How far is Atkinson, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Atkinson, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Boone County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atkinson and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkinson and Lincoln.
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Start on North Main Street
705 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1980 ft · 56 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Hyde Street
91 m · 6 sec · South Hyde Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West 11th Street
1392 ft · 36 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto S Street
1464 ft · 29 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Front Street
3224 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 14
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North 6th Street
1979 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1879 ft · 38 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
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 130
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Turn sharp right onto Center Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Center Road
14.3 mi · 17 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Highway 34
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 34
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Continue on McKelvie Road
13.5 mi · 16 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKelvie Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on Highway 34
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34
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Continue on Alvo Road
3 mi · 3 min · Alvo Road
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Continue on West US Highway 34
7.8 mi · 9 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 · 60 sec · 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 Atkinson and Lincoln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 20
Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Atkinson and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atkinson to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Edward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Atkinson and 110.9 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Atkinson and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Edward
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 Saint Edward.
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atkinson and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 168.93 mi (271.86 km).
#1 Atkinson
Town in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 42.5313900, -98.9781500 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.77 | $57.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
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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