How far is Lincoln, NE from Syracuse, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Syracuse, NE is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Syracuse.
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Start on B Street
1019 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto South 40th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
39 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 40th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Turn left onto NE 2 East, I 29
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Syracuse
1539 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto North 30th Road
2395 ft · 45 sec · North 30th Road
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Continue on Park Street
2547 ft · 56 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2044 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Syracuse.
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.
Nebraska Parkway
Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway
6.63 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lincoln and 16.1 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 27.03 mi (43.5 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 Syracuse
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.6572200, -96.1864000 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Syracuse (-96.1864, 40.65722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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