How far is Gothenburg, NE from Farnam, NE?

The driving distance from Gothenburg, NE to Farnam, NE is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.58 mi
00h 19m
Flight
15.71 mi
25.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.71 mi
Kilometers
25.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farnam
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Gothenburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gothenburg
2026-04-15T11:22
Arrive Farnam
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gothenburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cozad
NE

City in Nebraska

From Gothenburg
9.2 mi
00h 09m
To Farnam
9.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gothenburg and Farnam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gothenburg and Farnam.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    2677 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street

    52 m · 8 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 47

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Highway 47

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 23

    2009 ft · 26 sec · Highway 23

  7. 7

    Continue on Moose Street

    873 ft · 18 sec · Moose Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gothenburg and Farnam.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 47
14.2 mi · 76%
State Highway 23
1.92 mi · 10%
Lake Avenue
1.68 mi · 9%
Highway 23
0.38 mi · 2%
Moose Street
0.17 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 47

Continue on Highway 47

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cozad
00h 09m from Gothenburg
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gothenburg and Chance Rain Showers near Farnam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gothenburg to Farnam?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Gothenburg and 9.4 miles from Farnam.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gothenburg and Chance Rain Showers near Farnam.

Stop Ideas Near Cozad

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cozad, 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 Cozad.

RAIL

Holdrege

70 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

McCook

91 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gothenburg and Farnam. Straight-line distance: 15.71 mi (25.28 km).

Gothenburg

#1 Gothenburg

City in Nebraska, USA

Population3,424
Coordinates40.9294500, -100.1606800
Altitude783
CountryUnited States
Farnam

#2 Farnam

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population164
Coordinates40.7058400, -100.2148600
Altitude839
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Avenue (-100.160734, 40.929473)
End: Moose Street (-100.21486, 40.705726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gothenburg and Farnam. The current time is 11:22:17.

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.