How far is Grand Island, NE from Tecumseh, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Tecumseh, NE is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Tecumseh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Tecumseh.
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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
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto East Highway 41
29 mi · 34 min · East Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 50
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn straight onto North 12th Street
3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Continue on Clay Street
41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Tecumseh.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Grand Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Tecumseh?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Grand Island and 74.4 miles from Tecumseh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grand Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 118.92 mi (191.39 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 Tecumseh
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.3666700, -96.1961200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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