How far is Edgar, NE from Harvard, NE?
The driving distance from Edgar, NE to Harvard, NE is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Clay County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgar and Harvard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgar and Harvard.
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Start on North D Street
7 m · 6 sec · North D Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1323 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Road 302.5
4 mi · 5 min · Road 302.5
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 14
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on South Center Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Road N
2 mi · 3 min · Road N
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Turn left onto Road 319
2.4 mi · 3 min · Road 319
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Turn right onto South Clay Avenue
2718 ft · 1 min · South Clay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgar and Harvard.
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.
Highway 14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 14
9.96 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Edgar and Chance Rain Showers near Harvard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgar to Harvard?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Edgar and 11.9 miles from Harvard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Edgar and Chance Rain Showers near Harvard.
Stop Ideas Near Clay Center
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 Clay Center.
Hastings
Holdrege
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgar and Harvard. Straight-line distance: 18.28 mi (29.42 km).
#1 Edgar
Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 451 |
| Coordinates | 40.3722300, -97.9714300 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harvard
City in Clay County, Nebraska
| Population | 966 |
| Coordinates | 40.6189000, -98.0972700 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Clay Avenue (-98.097196, 40.6189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.19 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
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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