How far is Kearney, NE from Syracuse, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Syracuse, NE is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 00m.
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.
City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Syracuse.
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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
124 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Nebraska Highway 2
9.4 mi · 10 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Syracuse
1539 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North 30th Road
2395 ft · 45 sec · North 30th Road
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Continue on Park Street
2547 ft · 56 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2044 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Syracuse.
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
124 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kearney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Kearney and 83.6 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kearney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 151.72 mi (244.17 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 Syracuse
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.6572200, -96.1864000 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Syracuse (-96.1864, 40.65722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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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