How far is Lexington, NE from Gering, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Gering, NE is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Keith County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Gering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Gering.
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Start on North Washington Street
1507 ft · 45 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Pacific Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Pacific Street
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Continue on West Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 52 sec · West Pacific Avenue
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Continue on Highway 30
4.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto Road 428
1.5 mi · 2 min · Road 428
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 west
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
103.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on M Street
1.2 km · 2 min · M Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
12 m · 2 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Gering.
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 west
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Gering?
The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Ogallala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Lexington and 116.8 miles from Gering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington and Gering, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gering.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Gering. Straight-line distance: 215.82 mi (347.33 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gering
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258000, -103.6605000 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Q Street (-103.6605, 41.825782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.92 | $69.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.55 | $87.09 |
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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