How far is Eddyville, NE from Farnam, NE?

The driving distance from Eddyville, NE to Farnam, NE is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.38 mi
01h 14m
Flight
37.39 mi
60.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.38 mi
Kilometers
93.96 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farnam
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 AM CDT
Return by in Eddyville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eddyville
2026-04-15T05:11
Arrive Farnam
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eddyville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cozad
NE

City in Nebraska

From Eddyville
28 mi
00h 37m
To Farnam
30.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eddyville and Farnam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville and Farnam.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    127 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    546 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    648 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 40

    2049 ft · 29 sec · Highway 40

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Road 771

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 771

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 21

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Road 761

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Road 761

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Country Club Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 30

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 30

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    546 ft · 17 sec · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Monroe Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Meridian Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Meridian Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Highway 21

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eddyville and Farnam.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 21
22.3 mi · 38%
Road 761
10.9 mi · 19%
Road 771
6.32 mi · 11%
South Meridian Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
Highway 30
0.94 mi · 2%
Country Club Road
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 21

Continue on Highway 21

12.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cozad
00h 37m from Eddyville
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eddyville and Chance Rain Showers near Farnam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eddyville to Farnam?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Eddyville and 30.4 miles from Farnam.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eddyville and Chance Rain Showers near Farnam.

Stop Ideas Near Cozad

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cozad, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cozad.

RAIL

Holdrege

70 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

McCook

91 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eddyville and Farnam. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.18 km).

Eddyville

#1 Eddyville

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population93
Coordinates41.0114000, -99.6242800
Altitude746
CountryUnited States
Farnam

#2 Farnam

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population164
Coordinates40.7058400, -100.2148600
Altitude839
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-99.624197, 41.011401)
End: Moose Street (-100.21486, 40.705726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eddyville and Farnam. The current time is 05:11:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.