How far is Grand Island, NE from Fairbury, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Fairbury, NE is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 09m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Fairbury.
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Start on West 3rd Street
122 m · 25 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1799 ft · 36 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on South Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road
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Turn left onto Highway 34
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
34.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
47.5 mi · 51 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 136
20.1 mi · 23 min · Highway 136
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Continue on West 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn right onto E Street
1 km · 2 min · E Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
57 m · 8 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Fairbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Island and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Fairmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Grand Island and 57.5 miles from Fairbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Grand Island and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fairbury.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmont
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 Fairmont.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 81.75 mi (131.56 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 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbury (-97.18059, 40.13722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
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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