How far is Imperial, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Imperial, NE to North Platte, NE is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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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 01h 33m.
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.
Place in Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imperial and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial and North Platte.
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Start on West 6th Street
10 m · 4 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
118 m · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 333 Avenue
12.7 mi · 15 min · 333 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 61
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 61
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Turn right onto Highway 23
6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 23
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Continue on Whittier Street
1 mi · 2 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Highway 23
13.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 23
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Continue on Taylor Street
1115 ft · 22 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Highway 23
7.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 23
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Turn left
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
2273 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
2419 ft · 56 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 Imperial 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 Imperial and Sunny near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Imperial to North Platte?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Wallace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Imperial and 45.5 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Imperial and North Platte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Imperial and Sunny near North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Wallace
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 Wallace.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.05 km).
#1 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
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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