How far is Boone, NE from Albion, NE?

The driving distance from Boone, NE to Albion, NE is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.81 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.29 mi
10.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.29 mi
Kilometers
10.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.81 mi
Kilometers
10.96 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Boone
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boone
2026-04-23T05:25
Arrive Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boone
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Edward
NE

City in Boone County, Nebraska, United States

From Boone
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Albion
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Road

    9 m · 2 sec · Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 300th Street

    1 mi · 3 min · 300th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 39

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 39

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 14

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1891 ft · 38 sec · West State Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boone and Albion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 39
4.3 mi · 63%
Highway 14
1.1 mi · 16%
300th Street
1.04 mi · 15%
West State Street
0.36 mi · 5%
Valley Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 39

Turn right onto Highway 39

4.3 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Edward
00h 05m from Boone
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Boone and Chance Rain Showers near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boone to Albion?

The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Edward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Boone and 3.4 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boone and Chance Rain Showers near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Edward

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Edward, 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 Saint Edward.

RAIL

Hastings

118 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Albion. Straight-line distance: 6.29 mi (10.13 km).

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#1 Boone

Boone is a place in Nebraska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6264000, -97.9175600
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Road (-97.917564, 41.626398)
End: West State Street (-98.00367, 41.690837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.91 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.82 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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

There is no time difference between Boone and Albion. The current time is 05:25:45.

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.