How far is Hebron, NE from Carleton, NE?

The driving distance from Hebron, NE to Carleton, NE is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
16.32 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.48 mi
16.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.48 mi
Kilometers
16.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.32 mi
Kilometers
26.26 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carleton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Hebron
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hebron
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Carleton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hebron
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Belvidere
NE

Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Hebron
8.2 mi
00h 10m
To Carleton
8.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    21 m · 5 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 4

    5 mi · 6 min · Highway 4

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Road 5700

    2629 ft · 43 sec · Road 5700

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Road WX

    560 ft · 15 sec · Road WX

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1784 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto D Street

    88 m · 13 sec · D Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 4
4.96 mi · 30%
Lincoln Avenue
0.73 mi · 4%
Road 5700
0.5 mi · 3%
3rd Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Road WX
0.11 mi · 1%
D Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

9.7 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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
10.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
00h 10m from Hebron
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hebron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Hebron and 8.1 miles from Carleton.

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

The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hebron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carleton.

Stop Ideas Near Belvidere

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

79 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hebron and Carleton. Straight-line distance: 10.48 mi (16.87 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 Carleton

Village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

Population86
Coordinates40.3005600, -97.6786500
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: South 7th Street (-97.585935, 40.166389)
End: D Street (-97.678612, 40.30056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hebron and Carleton. The current time is 00:25:18.

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.