How far is Gering, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Gering, NE to Alliance, NE is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gering and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gering and Alliance.
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Start on Q Street
12 m · 6 sec · Q Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto M Street
1.2 km · 1 min · M Street
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on Highway 92
6.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 92
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Turn left onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn right onto Highway 26
8.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 26
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Continue on US Highway 26
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Heartland Expressway
552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway
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Continue on L62A
9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385
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Continue on South Highway 385
7.2 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
1819 ft · 54 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1521 ft · 45 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto Laramie Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gering and Alliance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 385
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Gering and Rain near Alliance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gering to Alliance?
The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Bayard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Gering and 28.4 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gering and Rain near Alliance.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gering and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 44.76 mi (72.04 km).
#1 Gering
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258000, -103.6605000 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $11.96 | $23.91 |
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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