How far is Gering, NE from Nebraska City, NE?
The driving distance from Gering, NE to Nebraska City, NE is about 446.9 miles (719.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 412.8 miles (664.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gering and Nebraska City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gering and Nebraska City.
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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
17.4 mi · 20 min · Highway 92
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Continue on US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
84 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Turn left onto I 80 east
2067 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
269.8 mi · 4 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Nebraska Highway 2
9.4 mi · 10 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
10.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1433 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on 4th Corso
1883 ft · 34 sec · 4th Corso
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Continue on 4th Corso
1950 ft · 51 sec · 4th Corso
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Turn left onto Steinhart Park Road
2314 ft · 49 sec · Steinhart Park Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gering and Nebraska City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
270 mi · 04h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain leaving Gering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gering to Nebraska City?
The road trip is about 446.9 miles (719.2 km) and usually takes 08h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.9 miles from Gering and 223.9 miles from Nebraska City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 412.8 miles (664.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.09 one way or $132.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gering and Nebraska City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Gering and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gering and Nebraska City. Straight-line distance: 412.8 mi (664.33 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 Nebraska City
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.6766700, -95.8591700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nebraska City (-95.85917, 40.67667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 719 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $66.09 | $132.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $70.52 | $141.05 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $78.88 | $157.76 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $95.24 | $190.47 |
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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