How far is Blair, NE from Alliance, NE?

The driving distance from Blair, NE to Alliance, NE is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.33 mi
07h 33m
Flight
349.43 mi
562.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.43 mi
Kilometers
562.36 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.33 mi
Kilometers
616.91 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM MDT
Return by in Blair
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blair
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Taylor
NE

Village in Nebraska - United States

From Blair
191.3 mi
03h 46m
To Alliance
192.1 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph S
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 35 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and Alliance.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blair and Alliance.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    119 m · 19 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    843 ft · 22 sec · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nebraska Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nebraska Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 23rd Street

    1153 ft · 25 sec · North 23rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Fontenelle Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fontenelle Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 91

    15.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 91

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 91

    131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  15. 15

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West

    1427 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 91

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91

  24. 24

    Continue on East Orchard Street

    2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 91

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  31. 31

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 11

    2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183

  35. 35

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 91

    44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Laramie Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and Alliance.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 91
123 mi · 32%
State Highway 91
45.2 mi · 12%
Road W
17.9 mi · 5%
Highway 275
14.3 mi · 4%
Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 3%
Highway 281
6.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

150 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
349.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
03h 46m from Blair
Leave By
8:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blair and Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blair to Alliance?

The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.3 miles from Blair and 192.1 miles from Alliance.

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

The direct path is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.02 one way or $102.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blair and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blair and Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 349.43 mi (562.36 km).

Blair

#1 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Alliance

#2 Alliance

City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States

Population8,029
Coordinates42.1016300, -102.8721500
Altitude1209
CountryUnited States
Start: Blair (-96.12502, 41.54444)
End: Alliance (-102.87215, 42.10163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.53 gal
51.2 L · about $51.02
Round trip
$102.04
27.06 gal · 102.4 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.5 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.02 $102.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.54 $115.09
Premium $4.65 $62.97 $125.94
Diesel $5.30 $71.76 $143.53

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blair, NE and Alliance, NE. The current time in Blair is 05:53:54, although it is 04:53:54 in Alliance.

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.