How far is Gretna, NE from Albion, NE?

The driving distance from Gretna, NE to Albion, NE is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.16 mi
02h 24m
Flight
98.98 mi
159.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.98 mi
Kilometers
159.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.16 mi
Kilometers
196.59 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Wed, Nov 11, 1:29 PM CST
Return by in Gretna
Wed, Nov 11, 3:53 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gretna
2026-11-11T11:05
Arrive Albion
Wed, Nov 11, 1:29 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gretna
9:30 PM CST
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
Dodge
NE

Town in Nebraska, U.

From Gretna
61 mi
01h 12m
To Albion
61.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Veterans Day

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 9:00 AM CST
Wind
9 to 16 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Veterans Day

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 7:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on Pontiac Drive

    107 m · 17 sec · Pontiac Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Westplains Road

    64 m · 15 sec · West Westplains Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Highway 6

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Highway 6

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 6/31

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 6/31

  5. 5

    Continue on South 204th Street

    5 mi · 7 min · South 204th Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward US 6 West

    2872 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Dodge Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 91

    131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  17. 17

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West

    1427 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1858 ft · 37 sec · West State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gretna and Albion.

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 91
30 mi · 25%
West Dodge Road
22.9 mi · 19%
Highway 91
18.5 mi · 15%
Road W
17.9 mi · 15%
Highway 275
14.3 mi · 12%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue straight

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge
01h 12m from Gretna
Leave By
1:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gretna and Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gretna to Albion?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Dodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Gretna and 61.2 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gretna and Sunny near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

95 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

102 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Albion. Straight-line distance: 98.98 mi (159.29 km).

Gretna

#1 Gretna

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population5,024
Coordinates41.1408300, -96.2397400
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Start: Gretna (-96.23974, 41.14083)
End: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.32 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.62 gal · 32.64 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.22 $18.19 $36.38
Premium $4.75 $20.46 $40.93
Diesel $5.94 $25.61 $51.21

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Gretna and Albion. The current time is 11:05:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.