How far is Lincoln, NE from North Bend, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to North Bend, NE is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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 Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and North Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and North Bend.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South 10th Street
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Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on County Road 28
8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28
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Turn right onto County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto County Road 27
13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27
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Turn straight onto County Road X
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X
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Turn straight onto County Road 25
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25
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Continue on Highway 79
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79
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Continue on South Main Street
1163 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
32 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and North Bend.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 27
Turn left onto County Road 27
13 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to North Bend?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Lincoln and 27 miles from North Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
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 Valparaiso.
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 46.11 mi (74.21 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 North Bend
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4619500, -96.7797500 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bend (-96.77975, 41.46195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
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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