How far is Gibbon, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Gibbon, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gibbon and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibbon and Grand Island.
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Start on 1st Street
2553 ft · 2 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pawnee Road
705 ft · 32 sec · Pawnee Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
20.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 30
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Continue on West Front Street
1 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Continue on West Highway 30
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Highway 30
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on North Greenwich Street
142 m · 24 sec · North Greenwich Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2064 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
724 ft · 20 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibbon and Grand Island.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 30
Turn right onto Highway 30
20.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Gibbon and Sunny near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gibbon to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Gibbon and 14.5 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gibbon and Sunny near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Wood River
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 Wood River.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gibbon and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 28.98 mi (46.64 km).
#1 Gibbon
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.
| Population | 1,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.7483500, -98.8448000 |
| Altitude | 628 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.77 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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