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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.77 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.21 mi
42.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.21 mi
Kilometers
42.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.77 mi
Kilometers
54.35 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Friend
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friend
2026-04-23T07:09
Arrive De Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Friend
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crete
NE

Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States

From Friend
16.9 mi
00h 20m
To De Witt
16.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    15 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    123 m · 19 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 33

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 103

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 103

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 103

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto South Quince Street

    824 ft · 36 sec · South Quince Street

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 103
16.2 mi · 48%
Highway 33
10 mi · 30%
Highway 6
5.58 mi · 17%
North Main Street
1.08 mi · 3%
1st Street
0.67 mi · 2%
South Quince Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crete
00h 20m from Friend
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crete, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crete.

RAIL

Lincoln

30 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

111 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friend and De Witt. Straight-line distance: 26.21 mi (42.18 km).

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#1 Friend

City in Nebraska, USA

Population946
Coordinates40.6536200, -97.2861600
Altitude475
CountryUnited States
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#2 De Witt

Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population488
Coordinates40.3936100, -96.9228100
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Friend (-97.28616, 40.65362)
End: De Witt (-96.92281, 40.39361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Friend and De Witt. The current time is 07:09:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.