How far is Hooper, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Hooper, NE to Kearney, NE is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hooper and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper and Kearney.
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Start on North Main Street
77 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Howard Street
2328 ft · 58 sec · East Howard Street
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Continue on Old Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 275
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Turn right onto Highway 77
963 ft · 13 sec · Highway 77
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Take the ramp straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right
1833 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 36 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road F
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road F
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Continue on 23rd Street East
4.5 mi · 7 min · 23rd Street East
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2742 ft · 55 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 15th Street
645 ft · 16 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2708 ft · 56 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 33rd Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 9th Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on Husker Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
730 ft · 37 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooper and Kearney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Locust Street
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 00h 41m
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 Hooper and Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hooper to Kearney?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Hooper and 77.6 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.39 one way or $46.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hooper and Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks
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 Clarks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hooper and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.04 km).
#1 Hooper
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 828 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105500, -96.5480800 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $4.03 | $23.39 | $46.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
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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