How far is Dakota City, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Dakota City, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dakota City and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dakota City and Grand Island.
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Start on Broadway Street
28 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Highway 35
26.8 mi · 32 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2956 ft · 52 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on East 7th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Highway 35
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
21.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 35
93 m · 5 sec · Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Turn right onto East Omaha Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
38.7 mi · 42 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Gleason Street
1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street
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Continue on 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30
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Continue on East 1st Street
843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2986 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
111 m · 15 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
980 ft · 47 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dakota City and Grand Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South 13th Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
38.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Dakota City and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dakota City to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Dakota City and 86.7 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Dakota City and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dakota City and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 143.04 mi (230.2 km).
#1 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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