How far is Alliance, NE from Chalco, NE?

The driving distance from Alliance, NE to Chalco, NE is about 386.9 miles (622.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.7 miles (567.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.88 mi
07h 43m
Flight
352.72 mi
567.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.72 mi
Kilometers
567.65 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.88 mi
Kilometers
622.63 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chalco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alliance
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Chalco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:43 PM to 4:13 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alliance
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Broken Bow
NE

Township in Custer County, Nebraska

From Alliance
193.1 mi
03h 51m
To Chalco
193.9 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Chalco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Chalco.

  1. 1

    Start on Laramie Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1660 ft · 42 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Perkins Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 2

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 2

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2

  12. 12

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    50.6 mi · 59 min · Jewett Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South E Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    50.2 mi · 1 hr · Highway 92

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  20. 20

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  22. 22

    Continue on 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  28. 28

    Continue on West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Center Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 222nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 222nd Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto F Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · F Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 204th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 204th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Harrison Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 156th Street

    1646 ft · 38 sec · South 156th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North County Road C37

    1015 ft · 44 sec · North County Road C37

  36. 36

    Continue on North Railway Street

    145 m · 21 sec · North Railway Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Chandler Road

    1089 ft · 53 sec · Chandler Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Chalco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
88.4 mi · 23%
Highway 92
83 mi · 21%
Jewett Avenue
50.6 mi · 13%
Highway 2
32 mi · 8%
Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 7%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
352.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broken Bow
03h 51m from Alliance
Leave By
8:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alliance and Sunny near Chalco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Chalco?

The road trip is about 386.9 miles (622.6 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?

Broken Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.1 miles from Alliance and 193.9 miles from Chalco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 352.7 miles (567.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 $51.47 one way or $102.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alliance and Chalco, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alliance and Sunny near Chalco.

Stop Ideas Near Broken Bow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broken Bow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broken Bow.

RAIL

Holdrege

110 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Chalco. Straight-line distance: 352.72 mi (567.65 km).

Alliance

#1 Alliance

City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States

Population8,029
Coordinates42.1016300, -102.8721500
Altitude1209
CountryUnited States
Chalco

#2 Chalco

In Nebraska, USA

Population10,994
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.1503000
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Alliance (-102.87215, 42.10163)
End: Chalco (-96.1503, 41.18389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.65 gal
51.68 L · about $51.47
Round trip
$102.95
27.3 gal · 103.36 L
Estimated CO2
121.3 kg one way
Round trip: 242.6 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.47 $102.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.05 $116.11
Premium $4.65 $63.53 $127.05
Diesel $5.30 $72.40 $144.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alliance, NE and Chalco, NE. The current time in Alliance is 21:03:19, although it is 22:03:19 in Chalco.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.