How far is Auburn, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Auburn, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
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 02h 37m.
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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Grand Island.
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Start on Central Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto J Street
2877 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
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Continue on South 64th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road
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Turn right onto J Road
1.2 km · 1 min · J Road
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Turn left onto South 65th Road
136 m · 9 sec · South 65th Road
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3204 ft · 49 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 75
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 2
11.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 56 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 2
1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th Street
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Nebraska Parkway
9 mi · 14 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Continue on South 10th Street
1791 ft · 38 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn slight left onto To I 80, To US 77: West Van Dorn Street
1232 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Dorn Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Dorn Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 77 north, To I 80
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Homestead Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Grand Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
78.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island
1912 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 34
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road
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Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road
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Turn right onto South Locust Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Continue on South Locust Street
76 m · 4 sec · South Locust Street
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1796 ft · 40 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Grand Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
78.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Auburn and 79.8 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale
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 Pleasant Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 136.25 mi (219.27 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 40.3927800, -95.8388900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
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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