How far is Chalco, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from Chalco, NE to Blair, NE is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalco and Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalco and Blair.
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Start on the route
24 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Chandler Road
3085 ft · 2 min · Chandler Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 50
2655 ft · 1 min · State Highway 50
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Giles Road
2241 ft · 40 sec · Giles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1464 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
2485 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 680 north
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30
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Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Continue on South 19th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2694 ft · 59 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1452 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalco and Blair.
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.
State Highway 133
Continue on State Highway 133
9.42 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Chalco and Sunny near Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalco to Blair?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Chalco and 15.5 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chalco and Sunny near Blair.
Stop Ideas Near Bennington
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 Bennington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalco and Blair. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.15 km).
#1 Chalco
In Nebraska, USA
| Population | 10,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.1503000 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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