How far is Lincoln, NE from Hooper, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Hooper, NE is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 26m.
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 Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Hooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Hooper.
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Start on B Street
1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street
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Continue on North 33rd Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
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Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
6.4 mi · 8 min · North 56th Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road 11
11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11
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Continue on Highway 77
3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street
104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 275
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Continue on East Howard Street
2328 ft · 59 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
77 m · 7 sec · North 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 Hooper.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 56th Street
Continue straight
21.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Hooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Hooper?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Wahoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Lincoln and 33 miles from Hooper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Hooper.
Stop Ideas Near Wahoo
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 Wahoo.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Hooper. Straight-line distance: 56.35 mi (90.68 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 Hooper
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 828 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105500, -96.5480800 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper (-96.54808, 41.61055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.03 | $9.39 | $18.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $9.95 | $19.89 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
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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