How far is Hebron, NE from Alexandria, NE?

The driving distance from Hebron, NE to Alexandria, NE is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.75 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.73 mi
18.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.73 mi
Kilometers
18.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Hebron
Tue, May 12, 7:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hebron
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Alexandria
Tue, May 12, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hebron
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gilead
NE

Village in the United States

From Hebron
9.4 mi
00h 11m
To Alexandria
9.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hebron and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hebron and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    21 m · 5 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 136

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 136

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 53

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 53

  6. 6

    Continue on Mercy Street

    1290 ft · 31 sec · Mercy Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    80 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hebron and Alexandria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 136
9.78 mi · 52%
Highway 53
6.54 mi · 35%
Lincoln Avenue
0.73 mi · 4%
Mercy Street
0.24 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.05 mi
South 7th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 136

Turn left onto Highway 136

9.78 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilead
00h 11m from Hebron
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hebron and Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hebron to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gilead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Hebron and 9.4 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hebron and Sunny near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Gilead

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

96 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hebron and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.87 km).

Hebron

#1 Hebron

County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates40.1663900, -97.5858800
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alexandria

Village in Thayer County, Nebraska

Population168
Coordinates40.2452800, -97.3892100
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Start: South 7th Street (-97.585935, 40.166389)
End: 3rd Street (-97.389213, 40.24517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hebron and Alexandria. The current time is 18:30:42.

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.