How far is Madison, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Madison, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 45th Avenue
62 m · 4 sec · 45th Avenue
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn right onto 33rd Avenue
16.4 mi · 20 min · 33rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto O Road
9 mi · 10 min · O Road
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Turn left onto 23 Road
10 mi · 12 min · 23 Road
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Continue on County Road B
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road B
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Continue on South Street
1748 ft · 39 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Turn left onto K Street
1 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Continue on Capitol Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Capitol Parkway
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Turn left onto A Street
2046 ft · 60 sec · A 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 B Street
93 m · 11 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Lincoln.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Madison and 54.4 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
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 Garrison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 81.98 mi (131.94 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,343 |
| Coordinates | 41.8283400, -97.4550500 |
| Altitude | 483 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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