How far is McCook, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from McCook, NE to Kearney, NE is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 49m.
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.
Village in Furnas and Harlan Counties in Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCook and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCook and Kearney.
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Start on Norris Avenue
1011 ft · 22 sec · Norris Avenue
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Turn right onto East H Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East H Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Street
2219 ft · 50 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto East B Street
2595 ft · 1 min · East B Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Nasby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
8.2 mi · 10 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
30.1 mi · 35 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6 - 34
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 6 - 34
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1964 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left
14.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
730 ft · 37 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCook and Kearney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
30.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCook and Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCook to Kearney?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from McCook and 51.4 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCook and Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCook and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 88.17 mi (141.89 km).
#1 McCook
McCook is a city in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
| Population | 7,499 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019500, -100.6257100 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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