How far is Madison, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Madison, NE to North Platte, NE is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Valley County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and North Platte.
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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
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on East Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 22
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22
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Continue on Scotia Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Scotia Avenue
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Continue on Highway 22
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 22
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Turn right onto Highway 11
2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 22
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 22
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Turn left onto Highway 70
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Highway 70
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Highway 70
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 70
12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
66 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 92
23.8 mi · 27 min · Highway 92
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Continue on East Arnold Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arnold Avenue
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Continue on Highway 92
15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Turn left
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 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 Madison and North Platte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Sunny near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to North Platte?
The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Madison and 109.4 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.07 one way or $58.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Sunny near North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 178.13 mi (286.68 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,343 |
| Coordinates | 41.8283400, -97.4550500 |
| Altitude | 483 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.07 | $58.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.89 | $81.79 |
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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