How far is Lincoln, NE from O'Neill, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to O'Neill, NE is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nance 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 O'Neill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and O'Neill.
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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
7.8 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Alvo Road
3 mi · 3 min · Alvo Road
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Continue on Highway 34
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34
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Continue on McKelvie Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on McKelvie Road
13.5 mi · 16 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on Highway 34
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 34
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Turn right
19 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight left onto County Road 130
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 130
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Turn right onto County Road J
8.8 mi · 10 min · County Road J
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Continue on Highway 39
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 22
2650 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Park Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Turn left onto Willard Avenue
1976 ft · 39 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn straight onto State Highway 39
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Highway 39
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 14
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on West State Street
1944 ft · 41 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Front Street
3224 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 14
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on S Street
1464 ft · 35 sec · S Street
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Turn left onto West 11th Street
1392 ft · 34 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on East Douglas Street
3191 ft · 1 min · East Douglas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Douglas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and O'Neill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn right
19 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near O'Neill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to O'Neill?
The road trip is about 192.2 miles (309.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Genoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Lincoln and 96.1 miles from O'Neill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near O'Neill.
Stop Ideas Near Genoa
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 Genoa.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and O'Neill. Straight-line distance: 153.56 mi (247.13 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 O'Neill
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.4577800, -98.6475900 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
End: O'Neill (-98.64759, 42.45778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.55 | $63.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.96 | $71.92 |
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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