How far is Grand Island, NE from Macy, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Macy, NE is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Macy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Macy.
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Start on West 3rd Street
980 ft · 51 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
724 ft · 22 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 30
20.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2708 ft · 55 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
645 ft · 13 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2708 ft · 56 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road D
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road S
4 mi · 6 min · Road S
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 20 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Highway 30
16 mi · 18 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto Road 21
1418 ft · 32 sec · Road 21
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Turn right onto Road S
1.4 mi · 2 min · Road S
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Turn left onto Highway 77
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue
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Continue on Highway 77
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto M Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · M Avenue
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Turn left onto 33 Road
2631 ft · 46 sec · 33 Road
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Turn right onto Yellowsmoke Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Yellowsmoke Road
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Continue on Yellow Smoke Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Yellow Smoke Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
553 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Skunk Hollow Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Macy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Macy?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Schuyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Grand Island and 80.7 miles from Macy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.
Stop Ideas Near Schuyler
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 Schuyler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Macy. Straight-line distance: 131.48 mi (211.6 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 Macy
Place in Nebraska
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 42.1130500, -96.3564200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macy (-96.35642, 42.11305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
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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