How far is Grand Island, NE from Burwell, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Burwell, NE is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 01h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Howard 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 Burwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Burwell.
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Start on West 3rd Street
980 ft · 55 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Sycamore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Capital Avenue
1737 ft · 41 sec · East Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broadwell Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Broadwell Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 281
18.7 mi · 21 min · North Highway 281
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 11
22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 11
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11
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Continue on South 14th Street
2169 ft · 49 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto Highway 11
15.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 91
2601 ft · 36 sec · Highway 91
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Turn right onto 466 Avenue
2640 ft · 41 sec · 466 Avenue
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · South 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
109 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Burwell.
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 11
Turn right onto Highway 11
22.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 Burwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Burwell?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Cotesfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Grand Island and 40.8 miles from Burwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Island and Sunny near Burwell.
Stop Ideas Near Cotesfield
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 Cotesfield.
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 72.02 mi (115.91 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 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
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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