How far is Cambridge, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Cambridge, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 13m.
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.
City in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Lincoln.
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Start on Nasby Street
8 mi · 10 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1964 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1700 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
124 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Cambridge 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
124 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Cambridge and Cloudy near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Cambridge and 102.7 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Cambridge and Cloudy near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Wood River
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 Wood River.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 187.15 mi (301.19 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819500, -100.1656900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $4.12 | $29.79 | $59.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $31.74 | $63.48 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $35.35 | $70.71 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
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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