How far is Lincoln, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Alliance, NE is about 400.6 miles (644.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Alliance.
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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 · 57 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
1.5 km · 3 min · L Street
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Continue on Rosa Parks Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rosa Parks Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 north, To I 80
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Expressway
1.2 km · 57 sec · Homestead Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Grand Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Perkins Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1660 ft · 44 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Laramie Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Alliance.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Alliance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Alliance?
The road trip is about 400.6 miles (644.7 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Lincoln and 215.9 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.32 one way or $106.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Alliance.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 333.61 mi (536.89 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 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.14 | $120.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.81 | $131.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.00 | $150.00 |
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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