How far is Minden, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Minden, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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 02h 06m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minden and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minden and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
20 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Minden Avenue
103 m · 20 sec · North Minden Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1142 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Brown Avenue
12.7 mi · 15 min · North Brown Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 10
554 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr
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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 Minden and Lincoln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minden 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 Minden to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Minden and 68.1 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
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 Aurora.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minden and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 121.37 mi (195.32 km).
#1 Minden
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,020 |
| Coordinates | 40.4986300, -98.9478600 |
| Altitude | 662 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.34 | $44.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
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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