How far is Grand Island, NE from Hickman, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Hickman, NE is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
Driving 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 01m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Hickman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Hickman.
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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
78.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · South 12th Street
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Turn left onto Hickman Road
4 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Chestnut Street
4 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street
1865 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
14 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Hickman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Hickman?
The road trip is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Grand Island and 54.2 miles from Hickman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickman.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 92.07 mi (148.17 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 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickman (-96.62918, 40.62)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
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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