How far is Blair, NE from Lexington, NE?
The driving distance from Blair, NE to Lexington, NE is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair and Lexington.
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Start on Front Street
119 m · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 10 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1255 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1537 ft · 34 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2694 ft · 58 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto South 19th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Continue on South Highway 30
1 km · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 133
56 m · 5 sec · State Highway 133
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · 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
208 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
1896 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 283 North: Lexington
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Plum Creek Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Continue on North Jackson Street
813 ft · 20 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
735 ft · 20 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and Lexington.
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
208 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Blair and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blair to Lexington?
The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Blair and 117.9 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blair and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 195.36 mi (314.4 km).
#1 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Washington Street (-99.741509, 40.78084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.38 | $70.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
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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