How far is Lexington, NE from Eddyville, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Eddyville, NE is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Eddyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Eddyville.
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Start on North Washington Street
2114 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
2039 ft · 43 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Adams Street
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Continue on Highway 21
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 21
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Continue on State Highway 21
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Highway 21
11.5 mi · 13 min · Highway 21
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Turn right onto Road 771
6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 771
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Turn left onto Highway 40
2049 ft · 29 sec · Highway 40
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Turn right
648 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
546 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue
127 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Eddyville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 21
Continue on Highway 21
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eddyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Eddyville?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Lexington and 11.4 miles from Eddyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eddyville.
Stop Ideas Near Sumner
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 Sumner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Eddyville. Straight-line distance: 17.07 mi (27.47 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eddyville
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 93 |
| Coordinates | 41.0114000, -99.6242800 |
| Altitude | 746 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eddyville (-99.62428, 41.0114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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