How far is Fairfield, NE from Edgar, NE?
The driving distance from Fairfield, NE to Edgar, NE is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Edgar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Edgar.
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Start on D Street
2197 ft · 2 min · D Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 74
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 74
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Turn right onto Highway 14
4.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14
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Turn left onto Road 302.5
4 mi · 5 min · Road 302.5
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Continue on 5th Street
1323 ft · 38 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North D Street
7 m · 1 sec · North D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Edgar.
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
Turn right onto Highway 14
4.51 mi · 00h 06m
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 Fairfield and Partly Cloudy near Edgar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Edgar?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Deweese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Fairfield and 6 miles from Edgar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fairfield and Partly Cloudy near Edgar.
Stop Ideas Near Deweese
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 Deweese.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Edgar. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.16 km).
#1 Fairfield
Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 369 |
| Coordinates | 40.4316800, -98.1058800 |
| Altitude | 542 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgar
Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 451 |
| Coordinates | 40.3722300, -97.9714300 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgar (-97.97143, 40.37223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 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 | $4.19 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
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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