How far is Crete, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Crete, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Lincoln.
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Start on Main Avenue
925 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East 13th Street
1667 ft · 45 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue
1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33
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Continue on Highway 33
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 33
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Continue on West Roca Road
9 mi · 10 min · West Roca Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street
3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street
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Continue on Southwest 12th Street
3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 12th Street
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Turn right onto West Denton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Denton Road
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Continue on Warlick Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Warlick Boulevard
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on South 13th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto A Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 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 Crete and Lincoln.
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.
West Roca Road
Continue on West Roca Road
8.97 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 Crete and Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crete to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Sprague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Crete and 14 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crete and Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Sprague
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 Sprague.
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 19.48 mi (31.35 km).
#1 Crete
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.6277800, -96.9614200 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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