How far is Lincoln, NE from Stanton, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Stanton, NE is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.29 mi
02h 15m
Flight
84.56 mi
136.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.56 mi
Kilometers
136.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.29 mi
Kilometers
177.5 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Bend
NE

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States

From Lincoln
55.2 mi
01h 07m
To Stanton
55.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Stanton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Stanton.

  1. 1

    Start on B Street

    93 m · 16 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 37th Street

    103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto A Street

    1983 ft · 55 sec · A Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Capitol Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Capitol Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on L Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · L Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West US Highway 34

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Nebraska Highway 79

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 28

    1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 28

    8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road K

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road K

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto County Road X

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto County Road 25

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    54 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 30

    1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79

  26. 26

    Continue on Range Line Street

    2525 ft · 38 sec · Range Line Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · 4th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  29. 29

    Continue on Road W

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Road W

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Road 3

    2 mi · 2 min · Road 3

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 57

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 57

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 57

    119 m · 8 sec · State Highway 57

  33. 33

    Continue on 8th Street

    3263 ft · 1 min · 8th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Ivy Street

    681 ft · 15 sec · Ivy Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Stanton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 79
17.8 mi · 16%
Road W
15.9 mi · 14%
Highway 57
13.7 mi · 12%
County Road 27
13 mi · 12%
County Road 28
9.2 mi · 8%
Northwest 56th Street
6.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Road W

Continue on Road W

15.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bend
01h 07m from Lincoln
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Stanton?

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

North Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Lincoln and 55.1 miles from Stanton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Stanton.

Stop Ideas Near North Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Bend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bend.

RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

75 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 84.56 mi (136.09 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Stanton

#2 Stanton

City in Nebraska

Population1,483
Coordinates41.9502800, -97.2239300
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-96.66696, 40.8)
End: Stanton (-97.22393, 41.95028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.54 $33.09
Premium $4.65 $18.10 $36.21
Diesel $5.30 $20.63 $41.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Stanton. The current time is 23:37:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.