How far is Grand Island, NE from Albion, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Albion, NE is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Albion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Albion.
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Start on West 3rd Street
980 ft · 51 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
724 ft · 22 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 30
20.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Turn slight left onto 17th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 14
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 92
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 92
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Turn left onto Highway 14
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on South Johnson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
8.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Highway 14
12.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 14
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on West State Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Albion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
20.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Island and Sunny near Albion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Albion?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Grand Island and 31.9 miles from Albion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Island and Sunny near Albion.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks
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 Clarks.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Albion. Straight-line distance: 55.75 mi (89.72 km).
#1 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albion
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.6908400, -98.0036700 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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