How far is Grand Island, NE from Bennington, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Bennington, NE is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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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 02h 44m.
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.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Bennington.
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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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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
8.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 30
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Take the exit right
967 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 92
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92
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Continue on West Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
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Continue on County Road K
14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Continue on West Center Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Center Road
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Turn left onto South 264th Street
4 mi · 6 min · South 264th Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Maple Road
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Turn left onto North Front Street
113 m · 17 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Maple Road
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Turn left onto North 230th Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North 230th Street
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Continue on North 225th Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 225th Street
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Turn right onto Rainwood Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Rainwood Road
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Turn left onto North 204th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 204th Street
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Turn right onto Bennington Road
4 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Bennington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Bennington?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Grand Island and 66.4 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Island and Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
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 Garrison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 117.63 mi (189.31 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 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.90 | $39.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
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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