How far is Chalco, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Chalco, NE to Alliance, NE is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 352.7 miles (567.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Custer County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalco and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalco and Alliance.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Chandler Road
1089 ft · 48 sec · Chandler Road
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Continue on North Railway Street
145 m · 21 sec · North Railway Street
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Continue on North County Road C37
1015 ft · 46 sec · North County Road C37
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Turn right onto South 156th Street
1648 ft · 35 sec · South 156th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
4 mi · 7 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto South 204th Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 204th Street
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Turn left onto F Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · F Street
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Turn right onto South 222nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 222nd Street
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Turn left onto West Center Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · West Center Road
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Continue on County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Turn right onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K
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Continue on 32 Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Turn straight onto Highway 92
32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 281
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
50.2 mi · 1 hr · Highway 92
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 2
15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Perkins Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1660 ft · 44 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Laramie Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalco and Alliance.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southwest 1st Street
Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalco to Alliance?
The road trip is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broken Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.1 miles from Chalco and 216.9 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 352.7 miles (567.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.53 one way or $109.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chalco and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chalco and Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.
Stop Ideas Near Broken Bow
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 Broken Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalco and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 352.72 mi (567.65 km).
#1 Chalco
In Nebraska, USA
| Population | 10,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.1503000 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $54.53 | $109.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.50 | $123.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.30 | $134.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.70 | $153.39 |
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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