How far is Hickman, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Hickman, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Lincoln.
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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 2 toward Chestnut Street
31 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street
2626 ft · 53 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on South 68th Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 68th Street
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Continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street
1026 ft · 20 sec · South 68th Street;South 70th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 70th Street
2198 ft · 44 sec · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
66 m · 4 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
2251 ft · 45 sec · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
32 m · 2 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
37 m · 4 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
39 m · 2 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
1826 ft · 36 sec · South 70th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Turn right onto South 40th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
38 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1019 ft · 35 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickman and Lincoln.
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.
South 68th Street
Continue on South 68th Street
3.91 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Roca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Hickman and 7.5 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Roca
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 Roca.
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 km).
#1 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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