How far is Lincoln, NE from Eagle, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Eagle, NE is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Eagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Eagle.
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Start on B Street
109 m · 14 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto South 38th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 38th Street
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Turn left onto A Street
1.2 km · 2 min · A Street
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Turn slight left onto South Cotner Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cotner Boulevard
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Turn right onto O Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · O Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1329 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto D Street
20 m · 3 sec · D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Eagle.
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.
O Street
Turn right onto O Street
11.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Eagle?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Lincoln and 6.7 miles from Eagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eagle.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20.01 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 Eagle
Human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.8166700, -96.4302900 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle (-96.43029, 40.81667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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