How far is Kearney, NE from Burwell, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Burwell, NE is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Burwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Burwell.
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Start on Central Avenue
98 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West 25th Street
771 ft · 30 sec · West 25th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · 2nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Avenue
59 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Highway 10
27 mi · 31 min · Highway 10
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Continue on Highway 10
11.8 mi · 14 min · Highway 10
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Turn left onto Highway 92
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 58
10.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 70
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto Highway 11
15.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 91
2601 ft · 36 sec · Highway 91
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Turn right onto 466 Avenue
2640 ft · 41 sec · 466 Avenue
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · South 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
109 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Burwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 10
Continue on Highway 10
27 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearney and Rain Showers Likely near Burwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Burwell?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Loup City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Kearney and 43.3 miles from Burwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearney and Rain Showers Likely near Burwell.
Stop Ideas Near Loup 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 Loup City.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 74.82 mi (120.41 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 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.03 | $28.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
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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