How far is Lincoln, NE from Terrytown, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Terrytown, NE is about 399.1 miles (642.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370 miles (595.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Terrytown.
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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
1.5 km · 3 min · L Street
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Continue on Rosa Parks Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rosa Parks Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 north, To I 80
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Expressway
1.2 km · 57 sec · Homestead Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Grand Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
270.2 mi · 4 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1056 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail
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Turn right onto Lockwood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lockwood Road
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3199 ft · 50 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Beltline Highway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Beltline Highway East
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Turn left onto 10th Street
2027 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto McGuire Street
21 m · 3 sec · McGuire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McGuire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Terrytown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
270 mi · 04h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 399.1 miles (642.3 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.1 miles from Lincoln and 200 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370 miles (595.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.10 one way or $106.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln and Terrytown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Terrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
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 Brady.
McCook
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 369.98 mi (595.42 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 Terrytown
Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.8474700, -103.6616100 |
| Altitude | 1181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrytown (-103.66161, 41.84747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $53.10 | $106.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.88 | $119.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.53 | $131.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.68 | $149.36 |
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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