How far is Lincoln, NE from Arlington, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Arlington, NE is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Arlington.
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Start on B Street
1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street
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Continue on North 33rd Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
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Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North 56th Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road 11
11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11
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Continue on Highway 77
3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
56 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
50 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 275 West, US 77 North
932 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 275 West, US 77 North
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 23rd Street
984 ft · 19 sec · East 23rd Street
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Continue on Highway 30
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on West Elkhorn Drive
2621 ft · 1 min · West Elkhorn Drive
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Eagle Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Eagle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Eagle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Arlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North 56th Street
Continue straight
21.2 mi · 00h 24m
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 Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Arlington?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Wahoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Lincoln and 30.7 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Wahoo
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 Wahoo.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 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 Arlington
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4525000, -96.3511300 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-96.35113, 41.4525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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