How far is Gothenburg, NE from Cozad, NE?
The driving distance from Gothenburg, NE to Cozad, NE is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gothenburg and Cozad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gothenburg and Cozad.
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Start on Lake Avenue
1112 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1 km · 1 min · 8th Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
754 ft · 11 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Highway 30
9.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 30
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Turn slight left onto West 8th Street
1153 ft · 45 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto H Street
21 m · 3 sec · H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gothenburg and Cozad.
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
Continue on Highway 30
9.32 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gothenburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cozad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gothenburg to Cozad?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Farnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Gothenburg and 5.3 miles from Cozad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gothenburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cozad.
Stop Ideas Near Farnam
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 Farnam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gothenburg and Cozad. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.5 km).
#1 Gothenburg
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.9294500, -100.1606800 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cozad
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 40.8597300, -99.9873400 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
End: H Street (-99.98726, 40.85973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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