How far is Auburn, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Auburn, NE to North Platte, NE is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and North Platte.
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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
219.5 mi · 3 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
1395 ft · 34 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Continue on South Dewey Street
3211 ft · 60 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn left onto East Philip Avenue
98 m · 21 sec · East Philip Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jeffers Street
657 ft · 13 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to North Platte?
The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Auburn and 144.9 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.84 one way or $77.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Giltner
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 Giltner.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 262.7 mi (422.77 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 40.3927800, -95.8388900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.94 | $95.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.63 | $109.26 |
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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