How far is Mitchell, NE from Albion, NE?

The driving distance from Mitchell, NE to Albion, NE is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.21 mi
06h 38m
Flight
299.36 mi
481.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.36 mi
Kilometers
481.77 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.21 mi
Kilometers
544.3 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Mon, Nov 2, 9:01 PM CST
Return by in Mitchell
Tue, Nov 3, 2:39 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-11-02T13:23
Arrive Albion
Mon, Nov 2, 8:01 PM MST
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchell
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Mullen
NE

Village in Hooker County, Nebraska, United States

From Mitchell
168.7 mi
03h 19m
To Albion
169.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 10:00 AM MST
Wind
25 to 35 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 8:00 AM CST
Wind
9 to 26 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mitchell and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    933 ft · 45 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2215 ft · 60 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 26

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Highway 26

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 26

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26

  5. 5

    Continue on Heartland Expressway

    552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on L62A

    9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385

    16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385

  8. 8

    Continue on South Highway 385

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Kansas Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Kansas Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Perkins Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  12. 12

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 2

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 2

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    45 mi · 52 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 183

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Highway 183

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11

  23. 23

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Highway 281

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  31. 31

    Continue on Orchard Street

    2656 ft · 53 sec · Orchard Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 91

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91

  33. 33

    Continue on West State Street

    2702 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchell and Albion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
88.4 mi · 26%
Highway 91
56.9 mi · 17%
Highway 26
25.6 mi · 8%
Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 5%
Highway 2
16.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 2

Continue on State Highway 2

82.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
299.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mullen
03h 19m from Mitchell
Leave By
10:44 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely leaving Mitchell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mitchell to Albion?

The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mullen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.7 miles from Mitchell and 169.5 miles from Albion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.87 one way or $99.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mitchell and Albion, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Light Rain Likely around Mitchell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Albion. Straight-line distance: 299.36 mi (481.77 km).

Mitchell

#1 Mitchell

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,608
Coordinates41.9402400, -103.8085600
Altitude1205
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitchell (-103.80856, 41.94024)
End: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.18 L · about $49.87
Round trip
$99.75
23.88 gal · 90.36 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $49.87 $99.75
Mid-grade $4.42 $52.80 $105.60
Premium $4.96 $59.26 $118.52
Diesel $6.13 $73.22 $146.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Nov 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mitchell, NE and Albion, NE. The current time in Mitchell is 13:23:36, although it is 14:23:36 in Albion.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.