How far is Hartington, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Hartington, NE to Kearney, NE is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartington and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartington and Kearney.
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Start on North Broadway Street
1065 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1262 ft · 41 sec · West Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Robinson Avenue
2522 ft · 52 sec · South Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 84
8 mi · 9 min · Highway 84
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Turn left
79.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Gleason Street
1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street
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Continue on 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on Husker Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi · 6 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 · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
730 ft · 37 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartington and Kearney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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79.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Hartington and Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartington to Kearney?
The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Hartington and 94.3 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartington and Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Duncan
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 Duncan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartington and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 162.63 mi (261.72 km).
#1 Hartington
City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.6225000, -97.2645000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
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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