How far is Kearney, NE from Battle Creek, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Battle Creek, NE is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Battle Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Battle Creek.
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Start on Central Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
730 ft · 32 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto I 80 East
1626 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
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Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
21.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto Highway 39
6.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 22
2650 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Park Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto Willard Avenue
2479 ft · 54 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1496 ft · 30 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto 445th Avenue
15.3 mi · 21 min · 445th Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on 445th Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 445th Avenue
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Continue on 541st Avenue
6 mi · 8 min · 541st Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 32
5 mi · 6 min · Highway 32
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Turn left onto Highway 121
11.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 121
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Turn straight onto South 4th Street
2928 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
741 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Battle Creek.
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
40.8 mi · 00h 41m
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 leaving Kearney and Partly Sunny near Battle Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Battle Creek?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Kearney and 75.9 miles from Battle Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kearney and Partly Sunny near Battle Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 118.25 mi (190.31 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Battle Creek
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,156 |
| Coordinates | 41.9994500, -97.5983900 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
End: Battle Creek (-97.59839, 41.99945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
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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