How far is Lexington, NE from Blair, NE?

The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Blair, NE is about 236 miles (379.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.98 mi
03h 26m
Flight
195.36 mi
314.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.36 mi
Kilometers
314.4 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.98 mi
Kilometers
379.78 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Blair
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
York
NE

City in Nebraska, USA

From Lexington
117.9 mi
01h 43m
To Blair
118.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Blair.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Blair.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    735 ft · 25 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Plum Creek Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 80 East: Kearney

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    207.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    2485 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 680 north

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 133

    9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30

    13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30

    3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30

  18. 18

    Continue on South 19th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Street

    2694 ft · 59 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    1452 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Front Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Blair.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
208 mi · 88%
State Highway 133
11 mi · 5%
I 680 North
7.22 mi · 3%
Highway 133
3.61 mi · 2%
Plum Creek Parkway
2.52 mi · 1%
South 19th Street
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

208 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
York
01h 43m from Lexington
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Blair?

The road trip is about 236 miles (379.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 117.9 miles from Lexington and 118.1 miles from Blair.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blair.

Stop Ideas Near York

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around York, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to York.

RAIL

Hastings

74 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

74 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Blair. Straight-line distance: 195.36 mi (314.4 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States

Population10,109
Coordinates40.7808400, -99.7415000
Altitude729
CountryUnited States
Blair

#2 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Street (-99.741509, 40.78084)
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.52 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
16.66 gal · 63.04 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.43 $70.85
Premium $4.65 $38.77 $77.54
Diesel $5.30 $44.18 $88.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Blair. The current time is 02:55:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.