How far is Garrison, NE from Octavia, NE?
The driving distance from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garrison and Octavia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrison and Octavia.
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Start on Road KL
7 m · 3 sec · Road KL
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Turn right onto Road 30
2625 ft · 1 min · Road 30
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Continue on Road L
1.1 mi · 1 min · Road L
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Turn right onto 31 Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
1.3 km · 59 sec · 32 Road
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Turn left onto MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on MN Road
5 mi · 6 min · MN Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 41 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · 41 Road
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Turn straight onto 41 1/2 Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 41 1/2 Road
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Turn right onto Q Road
31 m · 3 sec · Q Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
874 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Dix Street
10 m · 1 sec · Dix Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dix Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garrison and Octavia.
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.
MN Road
Continue on MN Road
4.97 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.
Sunny leaving Garrison and Sunny near Octavia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garrison to Octavia?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
David City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Garrison and 8.1 miles from Octavia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garrison and Sunny near Octavia.
Stop Ideas Near David City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Octavia. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.04 km).
#1 Garrison
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 51 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772300, -97.1672600 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Octavia
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 117 |
| Coordinates | 41.3480700, -97.0589200 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dix Street (-97.058863, 41.34807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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