How far is Fairbury, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Fairbury, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbury and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury and Lincoln.
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Start on 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto K Street
1 km · 1 min · K Street
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Turn right onto 14th Street
732 ft · 18 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on Highway 136
14.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 136
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Continue on West US Highway 136
2 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 136
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Turn left onto Southwest 117th Road
5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 117th Road
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Turn right onto West Sargent Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Sargent Road
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Turn straight onto West Highway 4
2828 ft · 46 sec · West Highway 4
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Turn left onto Southwest 89th Road
2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 89th Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hickory Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Hickory Road
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Turn left onto Highway 77
15.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 77
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
2702 ft · 33 sec · US Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
1.5 km · 60 sec · Nebraska Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamaica Avenue, Bennet Road
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
3037 ft · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saltillo Road
2 m · 1 sec · Saltillo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Saltillo Road
1 km · 1 min · Saltillo Road
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Turn left onto South 40th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
25 m · 2 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1279 ft · 25 sec · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
37 m · 2 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1450 ft · 29 sec · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
31 m · 2 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
34 m · 2 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
38 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1019 ft · 35 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbury and Lincoln.
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 77
Turn left onto Highway 77
15.5 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbury to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Pickrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Fairbury and 36.1 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fairbury and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Pickrell
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 Pickrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbury and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 km).
#1 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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