How far is Kearney, NE from Saint Paul, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Saint Paul, NE is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Saint Paul.
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Start on Central Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 25th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 25th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
24.4 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
1879 ft · 39 sec · Cottonwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Highway 11
12 mi · 14 min · South Highway 11
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Continue on High Street
1 mi · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on North Highway 11
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Highway 11
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Continue on Highway 11
4.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 11
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Continue on Howard Street
2853 ft · 57 sec · Howard Street
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Continue on Highway 11
6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 92
5 mi · 6 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2422 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Jay Street
543 ft · 26 sec · Jay Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 7th Street
64 m · 9 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Saint Paul.
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 30
Continue on Highway 30
24.4 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Kearney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Kearney and 30.9 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Kearney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Wood River
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 Wood River.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.61 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 Saint Paul
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147300, -98.4581200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Paul (-98.45812, 41.21473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
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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