How far is Lincoln, NE from Holdrege, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 02h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Holdrege.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Holdrege.
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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
124.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
848 ft · 17 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Holdrege.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Holdrege?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Lincoln and 79.9 miles from Holdrege.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.
Stop Ideas Near Giltner
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 Giltner.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 143.91 mi (231.6 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 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.94 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
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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