How far is Lincoln, NE from Plattsmouth, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Plattsmouth, NE is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Plattsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Plattsmouth.
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Start on B Street
1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street
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Continue on North 33rd Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
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Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · North 56th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 66: Mahoney State Park, Ashland, South Bend
1815 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Park Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · East Park Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 50
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 50
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Turn right onto State Highway 66
74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 66
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Continue on West 5th Street
1549 ft · 33 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
129 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
970 ft · 48 sec · East 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
129 m · 21 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Koop Avenue
955 ft · 27 sec · Koop Avenue
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Continue on Koop Anvenue
726 ft · 14 sec · Koop Anvenue
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Continue on Highway 66
12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 66
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Continue on Old Highway 34
726 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8th Avenue
83 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 8th Avenue
3129 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Chicago Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1188 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Plattsmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Plattsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Plattsmouth?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Lincoln and 26.8 miles from Plattsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Plattsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 43.5 mi (70.01 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 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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