How far is Lincoln, NE from Macy, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Macy, NE is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.67 mi
02h 19m
Flight
92.14 mi
148.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.14 mi
Kilometers
148.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.49 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fremont
NE

Town in Nebraska, USA

From Lincoln
54.9 mi
01h 09m
To Macy
54.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 28 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Macy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Macy.

  1. 1

    Start on B Street

    1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 33rd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North 56th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · South Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 77

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 94

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 94

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 75

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 75

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Skunk Hollow Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Macy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
30.4 mi · 28%
North 56th Street
27.6 mi · 25%
US 77
16.8 mi · 15%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 11%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 5%
Highway 94
4.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 09m from Lincoln
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Macy?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Lincoln and 54.8 miles from Macy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fremont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fremont.

RAIL

Omaha

52 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

71 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Macy. Straight-line distance: 92.14 mi (148.28 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Macy

#2 Macy

Place in Nebraska

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1130500, -96.3564200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-96.66696, 40.8)
End: Macy (-96.35642, 42.11305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Macy. The current time is 12:42:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.