How far is Lincoln, NE from West Point, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to West Point, NE is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in the United States state of Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and West Point.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South 10th Street
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Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on County Road 28
8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28
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Turn right onto County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto County Road 27
13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27
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Turn straight onto County Road X
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X
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Turn straight onto County Road 25
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25
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Continue on Highway 79
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 30
1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Range Line Street
2525 ft · 35 sec · Range Line Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2369 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 275
8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto East Bridge Street
111 m · 21 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North Colfax Street
49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street
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Turn right
68 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and West Point.
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.
Highway 79
Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Lincoln and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to West Point?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Lincoln and 42.8 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Lincoln and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Prague
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 Prague.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and West Point. Straight-line distance: 72 mi (115.88 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 West Point
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 41.8416700, -96.7086400 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-96.70864, 41.84167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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