How far is Crete, NE from Lexington, NE?
The driving distance from Crete, NE to Lexington, NE is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Hall County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Lexington.
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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
131.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
1896 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 283 North: Lexington
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Plum Creek Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Continue on North Jackson Street
813 ft · 20 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
735 ft · 20 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crete and Lexington.
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 west
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crete and Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crete to Lexington?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doniphan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Crete and 82.2 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crete and Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Doniphan
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 Doniphan.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 145.99 mi (234.95 km).
#1 Crete
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.6277800, -96.9614200 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Washington Street (-99.741509, 40.78084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.95 | $53.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
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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