How far is Lincoln, NE from Bennington, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Bennington, NE is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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 Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Bennington.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · North 56th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
2485 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 680 north
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1 km · 51 sec · State Highway 133
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Turn left onto Bennington Road
2119 ft · 35 sec · Bennington Road
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Turn straight onto Highway 36
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto North 156th Street
2782 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Bennington.
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 east
Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 00h 40m
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 Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Bennington?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Lincoln and 31.3 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.92 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 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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