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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.94 mi
00h 31m
Flight
17.75 mi
28.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.75 mi
Kilometers
28.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.94 mi
Kilometers
32.09 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Boone
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boone
2026-04-23T07:04
Arrive Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boone
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albion
NE

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

From Boone
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Petersburg
10 mi
00h 15m

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
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW

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.

  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

    1944 ft · 41 sec · West State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 14

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1737 ft · 37 sec · Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1455 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
13.2 mi · 66%
Highway 39
4.3 mi · 22%
300th Street
1.04 mi · 5%
South 6th Street
0.37 mi · 2%
West State Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 15m from Boone
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Boone

Boone is a place in Nebraska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6264000, -97.9175600
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Petersburg

#2 Petersburg

Settlement in Nebraska, USA

Population306
Coordinates41.8533400, -98.0786800
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Road (-97.917564, 41.626398)
End: Main Street (-98.078681, 41.853446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boone and Petersburg. The current time is 07:04:47.

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.