How far is Lincoln, NE from Grand Island, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lincoln and Grand Island is 87.95 miles (141.54 km).

Flight distance from Lincoln, NE to Grand Island, NE is 87.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Lincoln to Grand Island with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Grand Island, Nebraska is: 96 miles (154.49 km) by car.

Driving from Lincoln to Grand Island will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Lincoln is known for its college football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lincoln Children's Zoo and the Museum of American Speed.

Population 290505
GPS Coordinates 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W
Latitude 40.8000000
Longitude -96.6669600
Altitude 367
Country United States
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#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. It is located on the Platte River in central Nebraska. Grand Island is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grand Island Museum and the Grand Island Zoo.

Population 51004
GPS Coordinates 40°55'30"N 98°20'31"W
Latitude 40.9250100
Longitude -98.3420100
Altitude 567
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lincoln and Grand Island

The distance between Lincoln and Grand Island is 154 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Grand Island. The current time is 02:31:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.82 liters (3.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lincoln and Grand Island.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lincoln to Grand Island is $11.69 (diesel $15.95).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $11.69 $12.35 $13.84 $15.95

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lincoln and Grand Island (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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