How far is Grand Island, NE from Chadron, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Chadron, NE is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Hooker 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 Chadron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Chadron.
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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
649 ft · 20 sec · North Broadwell Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Highway 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 2
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Perkins Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road
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Turn left onto East Kansas Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Kansas Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Highway 385
2651 ft · 37 sec · South Highway 385
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Continue on Highway 2
7.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 385
1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 385
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Continue on County Road 65
15.1 mi · 17 min · County Road 65
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Continue on Highway 385
27.2 mi · 31 min · Highway 385
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2961 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
50 m · 10 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Chadron.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southwest 1st Street
Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Chadron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Chadron?
The road trip is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mullen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Grand Island and 164.1 miles from Chadron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.63 one way or $87.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Grand Island and Chadron, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Chadron.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Chadron. Straight-line distance: 273.32 mi (439.86 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 Chadron
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.8294200, -102.9999100 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chadron (-102.99991, 42.82942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.21 | $98.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.85 | $107.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.37 | $122.73 |
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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