How far is Lincoln, NE from Schuyler, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Schuyler, NE is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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.
Village in Saunders 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 Schuyler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Schuyler.
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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
6.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 27
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Turn left onto County Road R
5 mi · 7 min · County Road R
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Continue on 39 Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 39 Road
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Turn right onto WX Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · WX Road
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Continue on W Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · W Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 45 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 45 Road
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Turn right onto Q Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Q Road
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Continue on Road 11
1.6 mi · 3 min · Road 11
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Continue on Colfax Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Colfax Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Street
14 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Schuyler.
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 28
Continue on County Road 28
8.14 mi · 00h 09m
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 Schuyler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Schuyler?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Lincoln and 31.9 miles from Schuyler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Schuyler.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
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 Weston.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Schuyler. Straight-line distance: 49.16 mi (79.12 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 Schuyler
City in Nebraska
| Population | 6,220 |
| Coordinates | 41.4472300, -97.0594800 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schuyler (-97.05948, 41.44723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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