How far is Hickman, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Hickman, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Grand Island.
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Start on East 2nd Street
14 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1868 ft · 51 sec · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hickman Road
61 m · 4 sec · Hickman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hickman Road
4 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South 12th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
1932 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Roca Road
11.1 mi · 13 min · Roca Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 142nd Street
66 m · 9 sec · Southwest 142nd Street
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Turn left onto County Road D
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto Highway 103
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 103
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Continue on 154th Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road
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Continue on South 5th Street
1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on 154th Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road
37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road
3139 ft · 51 sec · 154th Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
69.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island
1912 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 34
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road
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Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road
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Turn right onto South Locust Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Continue on South Locust Street
76 m · 4 sec · South Locust Street
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1796 ft · 40 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickman and Grand Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
69.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Hickman and 53.3 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickman and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 92.07 mi (148.17 km).
#1 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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