How far is Bancroft, NE from Monterey, NE?
The driving distance from Bancroft, NE to Monterey, NE is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cuming County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bancroft and Monterey.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 51
7.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 51
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Turn left onto Highway 9
9.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 9
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 275
2242 ft · 34 sec · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Highway 32
4.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 32
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Turn left onto 12 Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · 12 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bancroft and Monterey.
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.
Highway 9
Turn left onto Highway 9
9.88 mi · 00h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bancroft to Monterey?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Beemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Bancroft and 13.5 miles from Monterey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bancroft and Rain Showers Likely near Monterey.
Stop Ideas Near Beemer
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 Beemer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bancroft and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 km).
#1 Bancroft
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 470 |
| Coordinates | 42.0127700, -96.5728100 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monterey
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 197 |
| Coordinates | 41.7927800, -96.8050300 |
| Altitude | 447 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monterey (-96.80503, 41.79278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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