How far is Lincoln, NE from Plainview, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Plainview, NE is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Platte 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 Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Plainview.
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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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Turn left onto South Street
1746 ft · 35 sec · South Street
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Continue on County Road B
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road B
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Continue on 23 Road
10 mi · 12 min · 23 Road
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Turn right onto O Road
9 mi · 10 min · O Road
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Turn left onto 32 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Turn right onto A Road
16.5 mi · 20 min · A Road
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Turn left onto 14th Street
714 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street
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Turn slight right onto Howard Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Howard Boulevard
43.9 mi · 48 min · Howard Boulevard
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Continue on North 13th Street
5 mi · 6 min · North 13th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 13
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 13
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Continue on Main Street
1977 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 13
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13
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Continue on State Highway 13
1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13
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Continue on East Willow Street
1766 ft · 35 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto South Lucas Street
1822 ft · 40 sec · South Lucas Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 13
17.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 13
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Park Avenue
2416 ft · 1 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
119 m · 17 sec · South Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Plainview.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Howard Boulevard
Turn left onto Howard Boulevard
43.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Plainview?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Lincoln and 77.8 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Plainview.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 121.84 mi (196.09 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 Plainview
City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.3497300, -97.7920100 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-97.79201, 42.34973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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