How far is Lexington, NE from Holdrege, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Holdrege.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Holdrege.
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Start on North Washington Street
735 ft · 25 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
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Continue on Plum Creek Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto I 80 East: Kearney
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Holdrege, Elm Creek
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 183
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 183
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Continue on US Highway 183
13.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on Burlington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1924 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Holdrege.
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
19.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Holdrege?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Elm Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lexington and 20.3 miles from Holdrege.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Creek
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 Elm Creek.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 30.56 mi (49.18 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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