How far is Albion, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Lincoln.
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Start on West State Street
1827 ft · 36 sec · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 14
626 ft · 8 sec · Highway 14
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Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Highway 39
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Willard Avenue
1976 ft · 42 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn right onto South Park Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
2650 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 39
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 39
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Continue on County Road J
8.8 mi · 10 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Road 130
5.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 130
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Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92
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Continue on West Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on 31 Road
11 mi · 13 min · 31 Road
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Turn sharp right onto Road L
125 m · 12 sec · Road L
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Turn left onto 31 Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · 31 Road
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Turn right onto O Road
8 mi · 9 min · O Road
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Turn left onto 23 Road
10 mi · 12 min · 23 Road
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Continue on County Road B
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road B
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Continue on South Street
1748 ft · 37 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Turn left onto K Street
1 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Continue on Capitol Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Capitol Parkway
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Turn left onto A Street
2046 ft · 1 min · A Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto B Street
93 m · 11 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Lincoln.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
31 Road
Continue on 31 Road
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albion and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albion to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rising City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Albion and 62.4 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albion and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Rising City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rising City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 92.8 mi (149.34 km).
#1 Albion
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.6908400, -98.0036700 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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