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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.8 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.07 mi
27.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.07 mi
Kilometers
27.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.7 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eddyville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-15T01:36
Arrive Eddyville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sumner
NE

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Lexington
11.4 mi
00h 14m
To Eddyville
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    2114 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    2039 ft · 43 sec · West 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Adams Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 21

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 21

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 21

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 21

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Highway 21

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Road 771

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 771

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 40

    2049 ft · 29 sec · Highway 40

  9. 9

    Turn right

    648 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    127 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 21
12.5 mi · 55%
Road 771
6.32 mi · 28%
State Highway 21
1.48 mi · 7%
North Adams Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Highway 40
0.49 mi · 2%
North Washington Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumner
00h 14m from Lexington
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sumner, 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 Sumner.

RAIL

Holdrege

58 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

103 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Eddyville. Straight-line distance: 17.07 mi (27.47 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Eddyville

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population93
Coordinates41.0114000, -99.6242800
Altitude746
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-99.7415, 40.78084)
End: Eddyville (-99.62428, 41.0114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.05 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.1 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Eddyville. The current time is 01:36:30.

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.