How far is Hickman, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Hickman, NE to North Platte, NE is about 240 miles (386.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Nebraska, USA
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 North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and North Platte.
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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 · 11 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
210.1 mi · 3 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
1395 ft · 34 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Continue on South Dewey Street
3211 ft · 60 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn left onto East Philip Avenue
98 m · 21 sec · East Philip Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jeffers Street
657 ft · 13 sec · South Jeffers Street
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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 Hickman 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.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
210 mi · 03h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to North Platte?
The road trip is about 240 miles (386.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Hickman and 119.1 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 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 North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Prosser
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 Prosser.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 218.87 mi (352.24 km).
#1 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.02 | $72.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.92 | $89.85 |
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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