How far is Kearney, NE from Hooper, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Hooper, NE is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Hooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Hooper.
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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
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road D
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D
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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 S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 31 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Highway 77
7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 275
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Continue on East Howard Street
2328 ft · 59 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
77 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Hooper.
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.
Sunny leaving Kearney and Sunny near Hooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Hooper?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Kearney and 87.4 miles from Hooper.
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 28.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearney and Sunny near Hooper.
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.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Hooper. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.04 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 Hooper
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 828 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105500, -96.5480800 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper (-96.54808, 41.61055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $36.79 | $73.59 |
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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