How far is Gering, NE from Seward, NE?
The driving distance from Gering, NE to Seward, NE is about 378.8 miles (609.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346 miles (556.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 06h 47m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gering and Seward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gering and Seward.
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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
251.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 15: Seward, Fairbury
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 15 North: Seward
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 280th Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · 280th Road
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Continue on South Highway 15
1.4 km · 2 min · South Highway 15
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Continue on South 6th Street
2210 ft · 48 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
99 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gering and Seward.
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
252 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Gering and Mostly Sunny near Seward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gering to Seward?
The road trip is about 378.8 miles (609.7 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189 miles from Gering and 189.8 miles from Seward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346 miles (556.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 MST. 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 $53.51 one way or $107.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gering and Seward, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gering and Mostly Sunny near Seward.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
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 Brady.
McCook
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gering and Seward. Straight-line distance: 346.03 mi (556.88 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 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.9069500, -97.0989200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seward (-97.09892, 40.90695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
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 | $4.00 | $53.51 | $107.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.97 | $113.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $64.14 | $128.27 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $79.39 | $158.78 |
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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