How far is McCool Junction, NE from Gresham, NE?
The driving distance from McCool Junction, NE to Gresham, NE is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCool Junction and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCool Junction and Gresham.
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Start on West M Street
6 m · 6 sec · West M Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
2116 ft · 57 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 east: Lincoln
1959 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 93B Link: Waco
1722 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Road S
5 mi · 6 min · Road S
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Continue on Strickler Street
2897 ft · 1 min · Strickler Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Highway 69
8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 69
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1113 ft · 49 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCool Junction and Gresham.
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 69
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8.75 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCool Junction to Gresham?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from McCool Junction and 14.9 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCool Junction and Chance Rain Showers near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCool Junction and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.61 km).
#1 McCool Junction
Human settlement in York County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 431 |
| Coordinates | 40.7441800, -97.5975500 |
| Altitude | 476 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gresham
Village in York County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 208 |
| Coordinates | 41.0283500, -97.4022700 |
| Altitude | 493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gresham (-97.40227, 41.02835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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