How far is Gering, NE from York, NE?
The driving distance from Gering, NE to York, NE is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.6 miles (517.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m 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
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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 19m.
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 Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gering and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gering and York.
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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
225.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East 3rd Street
25 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
64 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Grant Avenue
1341 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
18 m · 3 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gering and York.
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
226 mi · 03h 46m
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 Rain Showers Likely near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gering to York?
The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?
North Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Gering and 175.6 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.6 miles (517.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 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 $51.84 one way or $103.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gering and York, 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 Rain Showers Likely near York.
Stop Ideas Near North Platte
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 North Platte.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gering and York. Straight-line distance: 321.58 mi (517.53 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 York
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 7,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.8680700, -97.5920000 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: York (-97.592, 40.86807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $51.84 | $103.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $61.87 | $123.75 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $74.70 | $149.40 |
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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