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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in York County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on B Street
93 m · 16 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto A Street
1983 ft · 55 sec · A Street
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Turn slight right onto Capitol Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Capitol Parkway
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Continue on L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South 10th Street
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Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 34
7.8 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Alvo Road
3 mi · 3 min · Alvo Road
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Continue on Highway 34
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34
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Continue on McKelvie Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on McKelvie Road
13.5 mi · 16 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on Highway 34
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 34
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Turn right
19 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight left onto County Road 130
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 130
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Turn right onto County Road J
8.8 mi · 10 min · County Road J
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Continue on Highway 39
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 22
2650 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Park Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn left onto Willard Avenue
1976 ft · 39 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 39
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Highway 39
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 14
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on West State Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · West State Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
19 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benedict.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Albion. Straight-line distance: 92.8 mi (149.34 km).
#1 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albion
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.6908400, -98.0036700 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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