How far is Elmwood, NE from Avoca, NE?
The driving distance from Elmwood, NE to Avoca, NE is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood and Avoca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood and Avoca.
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Start on East D Street
9 m · 7 sec · East D Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 1
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Turn left onto O Street
9 mi · 10 min · O Street
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Turn right onto South 132nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · South 132nd Street
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Continue on Tefft Street
673 ft · 24 sec · Tefft Street
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Turn left onto State Street
100 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Polar Street
73 m · 10 sec · Polar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Polar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmwood and Avoca.
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.
O Street
Turn left onto O Street
9.04 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 Elmwood and Sunny near Avoca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood to Avoca?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Weeping Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Elmwood and 6.2 miles from Avoca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmwood and Sunny near Avoca.
Stop Ideas Near Weeping Water
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 Weeping Water.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood and Avoca. Straight-line distance: 9.73 mi (15.66 km).
#1 Elmwood
Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 40.8416700, -96.2936200 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avoca
Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 253 |
| Coordinates | 40.7961100, -96.1175100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avoca (-96.11751, 40.79611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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