How far is Kearney, NE from Weeping Water, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Weeping Water, NE is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Weeping Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Weeping Water.
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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
147.7 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 63: Ashland, Greenwood
1510 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 238th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 238th Street
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Turn left onto Church Road
6 mi · 8 min · Church Road
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Turn right onto 310th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 310th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto 144th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street
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Continue on North East Street
900 ft · 27 sec · North East Street
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Turn right onto West F Street
100 m · 14 sec · West F Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1032 ft · 39 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Eldora Street
54 m · 8 sec · West Eldora Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Eldora Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Weeping Water.
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
148 mi · 02h 32m
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 Weeping Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Weeping Water?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Kearney and 85.5 miles from Weeping Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearney and Sunny near Weeping Water.
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
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Weeping Water. Straight-line distance: 154.3 mi (248.32 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 Weeping Water
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.8700000, -96.1405700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weeping Water (-96.14057, 40.87)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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