How far is Lincoln, NE from Fairbury, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Fairbury, NE is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 31m.
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.
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Fairbury.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · A Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 13th Street
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Warlick Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Warlick Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 77
3.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North 6th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Industrial Row
2588 ft · 57 sec · Industrial Row
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Turn left onto Ashland Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ashland Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
661 ft · 13 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1722 ft · 34 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2230 ft · 47 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Continue on West Court Street
93 m · 7 sec · West Court Street
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Continue on South Reed Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Reed Street
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Continue on West US Highway 136
9.1 mi · 11 min · West US Highway 136
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Continue on Highway 136
14.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 136
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Continue on 14th Street
733 ft · 20 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto K Street
1 km · 1 min · K Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Fairbury.
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
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Pickrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Lincoln and 34.5 miles from Fairbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fairbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pickrell
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 Pickrell.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 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 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbury (-97.18059, 40.13722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
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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