How far is Grand Island, NE from Hebron, NE?

The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.71 mi
01h 43m
Flight
65.75 mi
105.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.75 mi
Kilometers
105.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.71 mi
Kilometers
149.2 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 9:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Island
2026-05-12T18:28
Arrive Hebron
Tue, May 12, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Island
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
York
NE

City in Nebraska, USA

From Grand Island
46.4 mi
00h 51m
To Hebron
46.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Hebron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Hebron.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    122 m · 25 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1799 ft · 36 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Locust Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stuhr Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 2

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 east

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva

    1633 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    46.1 mi · 50 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    21 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Hebron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lincoln Avenue
46.1 mi · 50%
I 80 east
34.7 mi · 37%
Highway 34
3.61 mi · 4%
Highway 2
3.56 mi · 4%
South Stuhr Road
1.53 mi · 2%
East Fonner Park Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lincoln Avenue

Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

46.1 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
York
00h 51m from Grand Island
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Island and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Hebron?

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Grand Island and 46.4 miles from Hebron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Island and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Stop Ideas Near York

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around York, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to York.

RAIL

Hastings

74 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

74 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 65.75 mi (105.82 km).

Grand Island

#1 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Hebron

#2 Hebron

County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates40.1663900, -97.5858800
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Island (-98.34201, 40.92501)
End: Hebron (-97.58588, 40.16639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Island and Hebron. The current time is 18:28:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.