How far is Lincoln, NE from Blair, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Blair, NE is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.47 mi
01h 18m
Flight
58.65 mi
94.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.65 mi
Kilometers
94.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.47 mi
Kilometers
121.46 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Thu, Apr 30, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 30, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-30T01:18
Arrive Blair
Thu, Apr 30, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gretna
NE

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

From Lincoln
36.2 mi
00h 39m
To Blair
39.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Blair.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Blair.

  1. 1

    Start on B Street

    1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 33rd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North 56th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    2570 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    2485 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 680 north

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 133

    9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30

    13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30

    3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30

  19. 19

    Continue on South 19th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Street

    2694 ft · 59 sec · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    1452 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Front Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Blair.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
39.7 mi · 53%
State Highway 133
11 mi · 15%
I 680 North
7.22 mi · 10%
Highway 133
3.61 mi · 5%
North 56th Street
2.58 mi · 3%
Cornhusker Highway
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
00h 39m from Lincoln
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Blair?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 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?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Lincoln and 39.3 miles from Blair.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blair.

Stop Ideas Near Gretna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gretna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gretna.

RAIL

Omaha

29 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Blair. Straight-line distance: 58.65 mi (94.39 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Blair

#2 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Blair. The current time is 01:18:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.