How far is Lincoln, NE from Springfield, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Springfield, NE is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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 Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Springfield.
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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
26.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Highway 31
1563 ft · 30 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto Platteview Road
6 mi · 8 min · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 50
2638 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 50
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Turn left onto Main Street
1082 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Springfield.
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
26.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Springfield?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Lincoln and 21.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 33.94 mi (54.62 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 Springfield
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.0819400, -96.1344600 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-96.13446, 41.08194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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