How far is Lincoln, NE from Gordon, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Gordon, NE is about 392.8 miles (632.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.9 miles (510 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 07h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Gordon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Gordon.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
66.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1394 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
53.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Gordon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gordon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Gordon?
The road trip is about 392.8 miles (632.1 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anselmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.1 miles from Lincoln and 196.7 miles from Gordon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.9 miles (510 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.27 one way or $104.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln and Gordon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gordon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 316.92 mi (510.03 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 Gordon
City in Sheridan County in the state of Nebraska
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.8047200, -102.2032200 |
| Altitude | 1083 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gordon (-102.20322, 42.80472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 632 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $52.27 | $104.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.95 | $117.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.50 | $129.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.51 | $147.03 |
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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