How far is Lincoln, NE from Albion, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Albion, NE is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.35 mi
02h 26m
Flight
92.8 mi
149.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.8 mi
Kilometers
149.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.35 mi
Kilometers
192.08 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Thu, Apr 16, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Albion
Thu, Apr 16, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Benedict
NE

Human settlement in York County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Lincoln
59.7 mi
01h 13m
To Albion
59.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on B Street

    93 m · 16 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 37th Street

    103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto A Street

    1983 ft · 55 sec · A Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Capitol Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Capitol Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on L Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · L Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West US Highway 34

    7.8 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 34

  9. 9

    Continue on Alvo Road

    3 mi · 3 min · Alvo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 34

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34

  11. 11

    Continue on McKelvie Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · McKelvie Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on McKelvie Road

    13.5 mi · 16 min · McKelvie Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 34

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 34

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto County Road 130

    3 mi · 4 min · County Road 130

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road J

    8.8 mi · 10 min · County Road J

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 39

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 39

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 39

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2650 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Willard Avenue

    1976 ft · 39 sec · Willard Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Highway 39

    8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 39

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 39

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 39

  25. 25

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 39

    1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 39

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 14

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14

  29. 29

    Continue on West State Street

    1891 ft · 38 sec · West State Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Albion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 39
18.6 mi · 16%
McKelvie Road
18.4 mi · 15%
Highway 34
14.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 39
12.1 mi · 10%
County Road J
8.83 mi · 7%
West US Highway 34
7.79 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benedict
01h 13m from Lincoln
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Albion?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Benedict is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Lincoln and 59.7 miles from Albion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Benedict

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Lincoln

78 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

81 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Albion. Straight-line distance: 92.8 mi (149.34 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-96.66696, 40.8)
End: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Albion. The current time is 08:47:40.

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.