How far is Geneva, NE from Grand Island, NE?

The driving distance from Geneva, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.4 mi
01h 07m
Flight
47.78 mi
76.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.78 mi
Kilometers
76.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.4 mi
Kilometers
108.47 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Island
Mon, May 4, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-05-04T22:10
Arrive Grand Island
Mon, May 4, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Henderson
NE

City in York County, Nebraska, United States

From Geneva
33.7 mi
00h 33m
To Grand Island
33.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Grand Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Grand Island.

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    908 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 80 west

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island

    1912 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Stuhr Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Locust Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Locust Street

    76 m · 4 sec · South Locust Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1796 ft · 40 sec · South Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva and Grand Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
34.7 mi · 51%
Highway 34
3.62 mi · 5%
Highway 2
3.3 mi · 5%
South Stuhr Road
1.53 mi · 2%
East Fonner Park Road
1 mi · 1%
South Locust Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Merge slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 33m from Geneva
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geneva and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Grand Island?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Geneva and 33.7 miles from Grand Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Geneva and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Island.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henderson, 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 Henderson.

RAIL

Hastings

53 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

93 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 47.78 mi (76.89 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,103
Coordinates40.5269500, -97.5958800
Altitude501
CountryUnited States
Grand Island

#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: North 13th Street (-97.595847, 40.52695)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Geneva and Grand Island. The current time is 22:10:21.

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.