How far is Kearney, NE from Lincoln, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Kearney and Lincoln is 126.57 miles (203.69 km).

Flight distance from Kearney, NE to Lincoln, NE is 126.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Kearney to Lincoln with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Kearney, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is: 132.59 miles (213.38 km) by car.

Driving from Kearney to Lincoln will take approximately 02 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Kearney

City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States

Population 34235
GPS Coordinates 40°41'58"N 99°4'53"W
Latitude 40.6994600
Longitude -99.0814800
Altitude 656
Country United States
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#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Lincoln is known for its college football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lincoln Children's Zoo and the Museum of American Speed.

Population 290505
GPS Coordinates 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W
Latitude 40.8000000
Longitude -96.6669600
Altitude 367
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Kearney and Lincoln

The distance between Kearney and Lincoln is 213 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Kearney and Lincoln. The current time is 01:01:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.71 liters (4.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kearney and Lincoln.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kearney to Lincoln is $16.14 (diesel $22.03).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $16.14 $17.06 $19.11 $22.03

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Kearney and Lincoln (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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