How far is Alliance, NE from Crete, NE?
The driving distance from Alliance, NE to Crete, NE is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Crete.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Crete.
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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
50.6 mi · 59 min · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Take the exit right toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 281
4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 281
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Turn left onto I 80 east
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 420th Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Continue on Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 33
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Continue on West 13th Street
1239 ft · 32 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
925 ft · 25 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Crete.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alliance and Sunny near Crete.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Crete?
The road trip is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?
Merna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Alliance and 182.9 miles from Crete.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 $48.61 one way or $97.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alliance and Crete, 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 Crete.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Crete. Straight-line distance: 322.9 mi (519.65 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 Crete
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.6277800, -96.9614200 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crete (-96.96142, 40.62778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.82 | $109.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.99 | $119.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.37 | $136.74 |
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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