How far is David City, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from David City, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between David City and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between David City and Grand Island.
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Start on East D Street
12 m · 8 sec · East D Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3021 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Turn right onto 32 Road
1.3 km · 54 sec · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Turn straight onto Highway 92
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 30
8.3 mi · 10 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
1.2 km · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Wheeler Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · North Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
15 m · 2 sec · West 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 David City and Grand Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Snow Showers leaving David 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 David City to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from David City and 37.4 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around David City and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks
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 Clarks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between David City and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 67.05 mi (107.91 km).
#1 David City
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.2527900, -97.1300400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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