How far is Burwell, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Burwell, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Hamilton County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burwell and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burwell and Lincoln.
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Start on South 7th Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
2091 ft · 59 sec · G Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
15.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 14th Street
2169 ft · 43 sec · South 14th Street
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Continue on Highway 11
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 11
22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 92
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
19.7 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East Airport Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sky Park Road
1 mi · 1 min · Sky Park Road
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Turn left onto East Capital Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shady Bend Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Shady Bend Road
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Turn left onto Highway 34
2.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Homestead Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosa Parks Way
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln
635 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Rosa Parks Way
2 mi · 3 min · Rosa Parks Way
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Continue on K Street
1 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Continue on Capitol Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Capitol Parkway
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Turn left onto A Street
2046 ft · 60 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto B Street
93 m · 11 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burwell and Lincoln.
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 east
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burwell to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Burwell and 91.5 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Burwell and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Phillips
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 Phillips.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burwell and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 144.88 mi (233.16 km).
#1 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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
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