How far is Holdrege, NE from Gering, NE?
The driving distance from Holdrege, NE to Gering, NE is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Keith County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holdrege and Gering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdrege and Gering.
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Start on East Avenue
1815 ft · 42 sec · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 11th Avenue
2729 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Burlington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
13.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on Highway 183
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 183
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
2131 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
129.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on M Street
1.2 km · 2 min · M Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
12 m · 2 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holdrege and Gering.
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
130 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Holdrege and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holdrege to Gering?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Holdrege and 135.1 miles from Gering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Holdrege and Gering, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Holdrege and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gering.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holdrege and Gering. Straight-line distance: 242.91 mi (390.92 km).
#1 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gering
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258000, -103.6605000 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Q Street (-103.6605, 41.825782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.36 | $80.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.33 | $100.67 |
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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