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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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
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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.
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Start on Lake Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
52 m · 8 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Highway 47
14.2 mi · 16 min · Highway 47
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Highway 23
2009 ft · 26 sec · Highway 23
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Continue on Moose Street
873 ft · 18 sec · Moose Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cozad.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gothenburg and Farnam. Straight-line distance: 15.71 mi (25.28 km).
#1 Gothenburg
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.9294500, -100.1606800 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farnam
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 164 |
| Coordinates | 40.7058400, -100.2148600 |
| Altitude | 839 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moose Street (-100.21486, 40.705726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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