How far is Grand Island, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Blair, NE is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Blair.
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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
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road D
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 31 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Highway 77
3.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Highway 91
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Continue on State Highway 91
15.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Fontenelle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Fontenelle Street
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
1153 ft · 25 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Nebraska Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nebraska Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 10th Street
843 ft · 22 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Blair.
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
26 mi · 00h 31m
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 Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Blair?
The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Grand Island and 67.9 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Island and Sunny near Blair.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Blair. Straight-line distance: 122.88 mi (197.76 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 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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