How far is Kearney, NE from Wymore, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Wymore, NE is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Wymore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Wymore.
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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
95.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 420th Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Continue on Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4
8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Turn left onto West Court Street
2653 ft · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South Sumner Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Sumner Street
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Continue on Southwest 32nd Road
2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 32nd Road
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Turn left onto West Locust Road
1.6 km · 1 min · West Locust Road
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Turn right onto US Highway 77
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on North 14th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 14th Street
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Turn left onto West G Street
2515 ft · 2 min · West G Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West G Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Wymore.
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
95.9 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kearney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wymore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Wymore?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 87.1 miles from Kearney and 87.4 miles from Wymore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kearney and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wymore.
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 Wymore. Straight-line distance: 133.36 mi (214.62 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 Wymore
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222200, -96.6625200 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wymore (-96.66252, 40.12222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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