How far is Lincoln, NE from Pender, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Pender, NE is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Saunders County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Pender.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Pender.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 30
1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Range Line Street
2525 ft · 35 sec · Range Line Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2369 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 275
8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
2169 ft · 28 sec · Highway 275
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Turn right onto Highway 9
16.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 9
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Continue on 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Pender.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 9
Turn right onto Highway 9
16.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 Rain Showers near Pender.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Pender?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Morse Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Lincoln and 52.1 miles from Pender.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Pender.
Stop Ideas Near Morse Bluff
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 Morse Bluff.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Pender. Straight-line distance: 90.83 mi (146.17 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 Pender
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1141600, -96.7072600 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pender (-96.70726, 42.11416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.13 | $34.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
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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