How far is Blair, NE from Lincoln, NE?

The driving distance from Blair, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.68 mi
01h 19m
Flight
58.65 mi
94.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.65 mi
Kilometers
94.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.36 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 30, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Blair
Thu, Apr 30, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-29T23:55
Arrive Lincoln
Thu, Apr 30, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blair
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gretna
NE

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

From Blair
35.4 mi
00h 39m
To Lincoln
36.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    97 m · 10 sec · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1255 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    1537 ft · 34 sec · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Street

    2694 ft · 58 sec · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 19th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Highway 30

    1 km · 1 min · South Highway 30

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 133

    56 m · 5 sec · State Highway 133

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 133

    9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1992 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 133

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South

    2085 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Lincoln

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on Cornhusker Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Cornhusker Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 33rd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 33rd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto B Street

    1633 ft · 57 sec · B Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
35.7 mi · 50%
State Highway 133
11 mi · 15%
I 680 South
6.71 mi · 9%
Cornhusker Highway
4.75 mi · 7%
Highway 133
3.57 mi · 5%
US Highway 6
2.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
00h 39m from Blair
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blair and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Blair and 36.4 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blair and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Gretna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gretna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gretna.

RAIL

Omaha

29 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 58.65 mi (94.39 km).

Blair

#1 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blair and Lincoln. The current time is 23:55:02.

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.