How far is Gibbon, NE from North Platte, NE?

The driving distance from Gibbon, NE to North Platte, NE is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.78 mi
01h 41m
Flight
103.55 mi
166.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.55 mi
Kilometers
166.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.78 mi
Kilometers
181.5 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Platte
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Gibbon
Tue, May 12, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibbon
2026-05-12T18:26
Arrive North Platte
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibbon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
NE

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States

From Gibbon
56.4 mi
00h 50m
To North Platte
56.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gibbon and North Platte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibbon and North Platte.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    38 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto LaBarre Street

    104 m · 17 sec · LaBarre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    100 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lowell Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 west

    1762 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 83 North: North Platte

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street

    1395 ft · 34 sec · South Jeffers Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Dewey Street

    3211 ft · 60 sec · South Dewey Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Philip Avenue

    98 m · 21 sec · East Philip Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Jeffers Street

    657 ft · 13 sec · South Jeffers Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West William Avenue

    122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibbon and North Platte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
108 mi · 96%
Lowell Road
2.4 mi · 2%
South Dewey Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.56 mi
South Jeffers Street
0.39 mi
US 83 North
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 50m from Gibbon
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gibbon and Sunny near North Platte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gibbon to North Platte?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Gibbon and 56.4 miles from North Platte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gibbon and Sunny near North Platte.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Holdrege

49 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

McCook

99 mi away
101 Norris Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

116 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibbon and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 103.55 mi (166.65 km).

Gibbon

#1 Gibbon

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.

Population1,875
Coordinates40.7483500, -98.8448000
Altitude628
CountryUnited States
North Platte

#2 North Platte

City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States

Population23,202
Coordinates41.1238900, -100.7654200
Altitude854
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-98.844735, 40.748216)
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibbon and North Platte. The current time is 18:26:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.