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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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 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, USA
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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.
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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
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 84
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 84
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 84
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 13
17.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 13
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Turn right onto Highway 20
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Highway 14
14.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 14
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Continue on S Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 2nd Street
1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 183
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 183
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Turn right onto Sargent Road
21.6 mi · 30 min · Sargent Road
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Turn left onto Victoria Springs Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Victoria Springs Road
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Turn right onto 806 Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 806 Road
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Turn left onto Highway 2
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Turn right onto 433 Road
2370 ft · 39 sec · 433 Road
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Turn right onto Highway 92
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 92
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Continue on East Arnold Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arnold Avenue
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Continue on Highway 92
15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Turn left
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartington and North Platte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
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25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
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).
#1 Hartington
City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.6225000, -97.2645000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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