How far is Lincoln, NE from Stromsburg, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Stromsburg, NE is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
68.49 mi
01h 25m
Flight
53.26 mi
85.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.49 mi
Kilometers
110.23 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goehner
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Lincoln
34.2 mi
00h 42m
To Stromsburg
34.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 34

  9. 9

    Continue on Alvo Road

    3 mi · 3 min · Alvo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 34

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34

  11. 11

    Continue on McKelvie Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · McKelvie Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on McKelvie Road

    13.5 mi · 16 min · McKelvie Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 34

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 34

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    50 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McKelvie Road
18.4 mi · 27%
Highway 34
14.2 mi · 21%
West US Highway 34
7.79 mi · 11%
South 10th Street
3.72 mi · 5%
Purple Heart Highway
3.05 mi · 4%
Alvo Road
3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

14.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goehner
00h 42m from Lincoln
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stromsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Goehner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Lincoln and 34.3 miles from Stromsburg.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stromsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Goehner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goehner, 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 Goehner.

RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

102 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Omaha

118 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Stromsburg. Straight-line distance: 53.26 mi (85.71 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
Stromsburg

#2 Stromsburg

City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.1141800, -97.5989400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-96.66696, 40.8)
End: Stromsburg (-97.59894, 41.11418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.65 $11.26 $22.53
Diesel $5.30 $12.84 $25.67

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 Stromsburg. The current time is 09:03:14.

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.