How far is Friend, NE from De Witt, NE?
The driving distance from Friend, NE to De Witt, NE is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friend and De Witt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friend and De Witt.
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Start on 2nd Street
15 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
123 m · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
6.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 103
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Turn sharp left onto South Quince Street
824 ft · 36 sec · South Quince Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Quince Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friend and De Witt.
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 33
Turn right onto Highway 33
10 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Friend and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Witt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friend to De Witt?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Crete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Friend and 16.9 miles from De Witt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Friend and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Witt.
Stop Ideas Near Crete
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 Crete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friend and De Witt. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).
#1 Friend
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 946 |
| Coordinates | 40.6536200, -97.2861600 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Witt
Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 488 |
| Coordinates | 40.3936100, -96.9228100 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Witt (-96.92281, 40.39361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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