How far is Holdrege, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Holdrege, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holdrege and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdrege and Lincoln.
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Start on East Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1157 ft · 36 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1700 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
124 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Homestead Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosa Parks Way
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln
635 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Rosa Parks Way
2 mi · 3 min · Rosa Parks Way
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Continue on K Street
1 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Continue on Capitol Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Capitol Parkway
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Turn left onto A Street
2046 ft · 1 min · A Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto B Street
93 m · 11 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 Holdrege and Lincoln.
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 East
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Holdrege and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holdrege to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Holdrege and 84.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holdrege and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Giltner
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 Giltner.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holdrege and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 143.91 mi (231.6 km).
#1 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.85 | $53.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
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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