How far is Grand Island, NE from Imperial, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Imperial, NE is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Imperial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Imperial.
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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
6.4 mi · 11 min · South Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
15.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on East B Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · East B Street
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Continue on West Highway 6 & 34
6.4 mi · 8 min · West Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 34
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 34
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Turn slight right onto US 6
103 m · 5 sec
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Continue on US 6
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 6
37.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 338 Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 338 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 6
2667 ft · 35 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 736 Road
3 mi · 3 min · 736 Road
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Continue on Highway 6
1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 6
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street
1513 ft · 57 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
10 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Imperial.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Locust Street
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Grand Island and Mostly Sunny near Imperial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Imperial?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Grand Island and 105.7 miles from Imperial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.09 one way or $56.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 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 Imperial, 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 Mostly Sunny near Imperial.
Stop Ideas Near Edison
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 Edison.
Holdrege
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 175.15 mi (281.87 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 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imperial (-101.64323, 40.51694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.09 | $56.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.67 | $69.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
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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