How far is Blair, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Blair, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair and Grand Island.
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Start on Front Street
119 m · 19 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
843 ft · 22 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nebraska Street
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
1153 ft · 25 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
36 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto Fontenelle Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fontenelle Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
15.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit right
1833 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 36 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road F
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road F
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Continue on 23rd Street East
4.5 mi · 7 min · 23rd Street East
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2742 ft · 55 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 15th Street
645 ft · 16 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2708 ft · 56 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 33rd Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 9th Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30
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Continue on East 1st Street
843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2986 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
111 m · 15 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
980 ft · 47 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and Grand Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 00h 31m
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 leaving Blair and Areas Of Frost near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blair to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Blair and 67.2 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blair and Areas Of Frost near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 122.88 mi (197.76 km).
#1 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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