How far is Avoca, NE from Murray, NE?

The driving distance from Avoca, NE to Murray, NE is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.34 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.79 mi
20.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.79 mi
Kilometers
20.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.34 mi
Kilometers
32.74 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Avoca
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avoca
2026-04-19T03:09
Arrive Murray
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avoca
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Union
NE

Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From Avoca
10.1 mi
00h 11m
To Murray
10.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avoca and Murray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avoca and Murray.

  1. 1

    Start on Polar Street

    73 m · 16 sec · Polar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    100 m · 16 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tefft Street

    673 ft · 19 sec · Tefft Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 132nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South 132nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto O Street

    10.3 mi · 12 min · O Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1931 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on O Street

    1837 ft · 52 sec · O Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward NE 1: Murray

    48 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    2543 ft · 51 sec · Highway 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2711 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Davis Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · North Davis Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avoca and Murray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
O Street
10.6 mi · 52%
South 132nd Street
1.04 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.88 mi · 4%
Highway 1
0.48 mi · 2%
Tefft Street
0.13 mi · 1%
State Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

O Street

Turn right onto O Street

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 11m from Avoca
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avoca and Sunny near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avoca to Murray?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Avoca and 10.2 miles from Murray.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avoca and Sunny near Murray.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union, 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 Union.

RAIL

Omaha

49 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

66 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avoca and Murray. Straight-line distance: 12.79 mi (20.58 km).

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#1 Avoca

Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population253
Coordinates40.7961100, -96.1175100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
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#2 Murray

Village in Case County, Nebraska, United States

Population484
Coordinates40.9152800, -95.9302900
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Polar Street (-96.117598, 40.79611)
End: North Davis Avenue (-95.930425, 40.91528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Avoca and Murray. The current time is 03:09:05.

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.