How far is Kearney, NE from York, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to York, NE is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hall County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and York.
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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
79.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East 3rd Street
25 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
64 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Grant Avenue
1341 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
18 m · 3 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and York.
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
79.9 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Kearney and Sunny near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to York?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Doniphan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Kearney and 43.5 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearney and Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Doniphan
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 Doniphan.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and York. Straight-line distance: 78.79 mi (126.8 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 York
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 7,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.8680700, -97.5920000 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Street (-97.592, 40.867947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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