How far is Boone, NE from Petersburg, NE?
The driving distance from Boone, NE to Petersburg, NE is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boone and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boone and Petersburg.
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Start on Valley Road
9 m · 2 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto 300th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 300th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 39
4.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 14
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on West State Street
1944 ft · 41 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Front Street
1737 ft · 37 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1455 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boone and Petersburg.
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.
Highway 14
Continue on Highway 14
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Boone and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boone to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Boone and 10 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Boone and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boone and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 17.75 mi (28.56 km).
#1 Boone
Boone is a place in Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6264000, -97.9175600 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
Settlement in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 306 |
| Coordinates | 41.8533400, -98.0786800 |
| Altitude | 578 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-98.078681, 41.853446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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