How far is Lexington, NE from McCook, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to McCook, NE is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and McCook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and McCook.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Continue on Highway 283
13.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 283
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Continue on North Smith Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Smith Avenue
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Continue on Highway 283
19.7 mi · 23 min · Highway 283
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
3144 ft · 58 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Nasby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East B Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East B Street
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Turn right onto Norris Avenue
1213 ft · 24 sec · Norris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and McCook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 283
Continue on Highway 283
19.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near McCook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to McCook?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Arapahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Lexington and 39 miles from McCook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near McCook.
Stop Ideas Near Arapahoe
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 Arapahoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and McCook. Straight-line distance: 61.3 mi (98.66 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCook
McCook is a city in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
| Population | 7,499 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019500, -100.6257100 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norris Avenue (-100.625785, 40.201952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
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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