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

The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Wymore, NE is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.5 mi
02h 42m
Flight
104.2 mi
167.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.5 mi
Kilometers
221.29 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wymore
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Island
Wed, May 13, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Island
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Wymore
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Cordova
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Grand Island
68.7 mi
01h 21m
To Wymore
68.8 mi
01h 21m

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 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.4 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 420th Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 80E

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 33

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 103

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 103

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4

    8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    2653 ft · 1 min · West Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Sumner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Sumner Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest 32nd Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 32nd Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Locust Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Locust Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto US Highway 77

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 77

  25. 25

    Continue on North 14th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 14th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West G Street

    2515 ft · 2 min · West G Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West G Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
50.7 mi · 37%
Highway 103
22.4 mi · 16%
Highway 33
10 mi · 7%
US Highway 77
9.63 mi · 7%
West Highway 4
8.56 mi · 6%
420th Road
8.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

50.4 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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
01h 21m from Grand Island
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Island and Mostly Sunny near Wymore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Grand Island and 68.8 miles from Wymore.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cordova, 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 Cordova.

RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

88 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Wymore. Straight-line distance: 104.2 mi (167.69 km).

Grand Island

#1 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Wymore

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,323
Coordinates40.1222200, -96.6625200
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Island (-98.34201, 40.92501)
End: Wymore (-96.66252, 40.12222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Island and Wymore. The current time is 20:14:36.

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.