How far is Milford, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Milford, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Lincoln.
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Start on North A Street
27 m · 9 sec · North A Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway
707 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway
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Continue on 238th Road
3 mi · 4 min · 238th Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Homestead Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rosa Parks Way
959 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln
635 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Rosa Parks Way
2 mi · 3 min · Rosa Parks Way
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Continue on 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 Milford and Lincoln.
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.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Milford and 12.2 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.42 km).
#1 Milford
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.7744500, -97.0505900 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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