How far is Crete, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Crete, NE to Alliance, NE is about 366 miles (589.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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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Flight 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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Alliance.
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Start on Main Avenue
925 ft · 29 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West 13th Street
1239 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Highway 33
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 33
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Continue on Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Continue on 420th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
56.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Crete 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.
Sunny leaving Crete and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crete to Alliance?
The road trip is about 366 miles (589.1 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Merna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Crete and 183.7 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 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 $48.72 one way or $97.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crete and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crete and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 322.9 mi (519.65 km).
#1 Crete
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.6277800, -96.9614200 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $48.72 | $97.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.95 | $109.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.13 | $120.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.53 | $137.06 |
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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