How far is Hartington, NE from North Platte, NE?

The driving distance from Hartington, NE to North Platte, NE is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.69 mi
04h 40m
Flight
207.73 mi
334.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.73 mi
Kilometers
334.31 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.69 mi
Kilometers
438.85 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Platte
Sat, May 30, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Hartington
Sat, May 30, 5:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartington
2026-05-30T08:21
Arrive North Platte
Sat, May 30, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ericson
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Hartington
134.9 mi
02h 20m
To North Platte
137.8 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartington and North Platte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartington and North Platte.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    1065 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    1262 ft · 41 sec · West Franklin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Robinson Avenue

    2522 ft · 52 sec · South Robinson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 84

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 84

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 84

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 84

    11 mi · 13 min · Highway 84

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 13

    17.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 13

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 20

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 14

  11. 11

    Continue on S Street

    1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 14

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 70

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 281

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on East Street

    1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  22. 22

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 11

    2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 183

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 183

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sargent Road

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Sargent Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Victoria Springs Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Victoria Springs Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 806 Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 806 Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highway 2

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 2

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 433 Road

    2370 ft · 39 sec · 433 Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 92

  32. 32

    Continue on East Arnold Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Arnold Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 92

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  34. 34

    Turn left

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West William Avenue

    122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartington and North Platte.

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
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
39.3 mi · 14%
Highway 84
30.5 mi · 11%
Highway 91
29.5 mi · 11%
Highway 14
25.3 mi · 9%
Highway 70
23.9 mi · 9%
Sargent Road
21.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ericson
02h 20m from Hartington
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Platte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartington to North Platte?

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Ericson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from Hartington and 137.8 miles from North Platte.

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

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Platte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartington and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 207.73 mi (334.31 km).

Hartington

#1 Hartington

City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,469
Coordinates42.6225000, -97.2645000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
North Platte

#2 North Platte

City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States

Population23,202
Coordinates41.1238900, -100.7654200
Altitude854
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-97.264646, 42.6225)
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.55
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.28 $72.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.91 $81.83
Premium $4.65 $44.77 $89.54
Diesel $5.30 $51.02 $102.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartington and North Platte. The current time is 08:21:22.

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.