How far is Alliance, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from Alliance, NE to Blair, NE is about 436.8 miles (702.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska - United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Blair.
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Start on Laramie Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1660 ft · 42 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Perkins Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left
45 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1320 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 183
1.2 km · 58 sec · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 11
2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Turn straight onto Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Turn right onto Highway 281
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281
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Turn left onto Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
1513 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit left
1800 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto Highway 275
14.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
3.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto Highway 91
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Continue on State Highway 91
15.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Fontenelle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Fontenelle Street
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
1153 ft · 25 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Nebraska Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nebraska Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 10th Street
843 ft · 22 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Blair.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 2
Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Alliance and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Blair?
The road trip is about 436.8 miles (702.9 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.3 miles from Alliance and 245.4 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.11 one way or $116.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alliance and Blair, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alliance and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blair.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Blair. Straight-line distance: 349.43 mi (562.36 km).
#1 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 703 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
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 | $58.11 | $116.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.54 | $131.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.72 | $143.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.73 | $163.47 |
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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