How far is Lincoln, NE from Dakota City, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Dakota City, NE is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Dodge County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Dakota City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Dakota City.
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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 3 toward South Broad Street
104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue
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Continue on Highway 77
26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street
38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street
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Continue on Highway 77
832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
28 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Dakota City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 77
Continue on Highway 77
26.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lincoln and Chance Snow Showers near Dakota City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Dakota City?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Nickerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Lincoln and 61 miles from Dakota City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lincoln and Chance Snow Showers near Dakota City.
Stop Ideas Near Nickerson
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 Nickerson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.83 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 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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