How far is Kearney, NE from Plattsmouth, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Plattsmouth, NE is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Village 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 Plattsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Plattsmouth.
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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
152.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 66: Mahoney State Park, Ashland, South Bend
1815 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Park Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · East Park Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 50
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 50
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Turn right onto State Highway 66
74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 66
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Continue on West 5th Street
1549 ft · 33 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
129 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
970 ft · 48 sec · East 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
129 m · 21 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Koop Avenue
955 ft · 27 sec · Koop Avenue
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Continue on Koop Anvenue
726 ft · 14 sec · Koop Anvenue
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Continue on Highway 66
12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 66
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Continue on Old Highway 34
726 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8th Avenue
83 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 8th Avenue
3129 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Chicago Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1188 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 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 Kearney and Plattsmouth.
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
153 mi · 02h 37m
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 Plattsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Plattsmouth?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Kearney and 90.8 miles from Plattsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearney and Sunny near Plattsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 168.57 mi (271.28 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 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
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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