How far is Bennington, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
57 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North 156th Street
2703 ft · 59 sec · North 156th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 36
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Bennington Road
2018 ft · 32 sec · Bennington Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 133
1.1 km · 49 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1992 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 133
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South
2085 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Lincoln
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Cornhusker Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 33rd Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
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Continue on South 33rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1633 ft · 57 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 Bennington 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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Bennington and 30.6 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bennington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.92 km).
#1 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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