How far is Milford, NE from Utica, NE?
The driving distance from Milford, NE to Utica, NE is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Utica.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · 238th Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80F Link: Utica
1792 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto 462nd Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · 462nd Road
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Continue on Centennial Avenue
3145 ft · 1 min · Centennial Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1204 ft · 53 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Utica.
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 west
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Milford and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Utica?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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?
Goehner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Milford and 12.5 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 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 $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milford and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Goehner
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 Goehner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Utica. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.25 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 Utica
Village in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 786 |
| Coordinates | 40.8961200, -97.3453200 |
| Altitude | 485 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-97.345322, 40.895876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $4.19 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
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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