How far is Lincoln, NE from Alma, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Alma, NE is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Hall County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Alma.
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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
1.5 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
124.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Arthur Street
97 m · 14 sec · Arthur Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
794 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
689 ft · 9 sec · Highway 281
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Continue on South East Avenue
1.3 km · 54 sec · South East Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 183
21.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 183
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
2041 ft · 37 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto John Street
2269 ft · 1 min · John Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Alma.
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 West
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Alma?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doniphan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Lincoln and 91.7 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Alma.
Stop Ideas Near Doniphan
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 Doniphan.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Alma. Straight-line distance: 149.78 mi (241.05 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 Alma
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 40.0975100, -99.3620400 |
| Altitude | 602 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-99.36204, 40.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
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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