How far is Lincoln, NE from Burwell, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Burwell, NE is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Hamilton County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Burwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Burwell.
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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
78.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island
1912 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 34
2.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto South Shady Bend Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Shady Bend Road
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Turn left onto East Capital Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto Sky Park Road
1 mi · 1 min · Sky Park Road
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Turn left onto East Airport Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Airport Road
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Turn right onto North Highway 281
18.6 mi · 21 min · North Highway 281
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 11
22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 11
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11
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Continue on South 14th Street
2169 ft · 49 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto Highway 11
15.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 91
2601 ft · 36 sec · Highway 91
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Turn right onto 466 Avenue
2640 ft · 41 sec · 466 Avenue
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · South 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
109 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Burwell.
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
78.7 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Burwell?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Phillips is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Lincoln and 89.1 miles from Burwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 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 Rain Showers near Burwell.
Stop Ideas Near Phillips
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 Phillips.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 144.88 mi (233.16 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 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
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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