How far is Nemaha, NE from Peru, NE?
The driving distance from Nemaha, NE to Peru, NE is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Human settlement in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nemaha and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nemaha and Peru.
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Start on 1st Street
1121 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Turn left onto Highway 136
2.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 136
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Turn right onto Highway 67
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 67
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Turn right onto 644A Avenue
992 ft · 21 sec · 644A Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
2315 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nemaha and Peru.
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 67
Turn right onto Highway 67
5.98 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nemaha and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nemaha to Peru?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Nemaha and 6.5 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nemaha and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nemaha and Peru. Straight-line distance: 9.91 mi (15.95 km).
#1 Nemaha
Township in Nemaha County, Kansas
| Population | 143 |
| Coordinates | 40.3383300, -95.6730500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peru
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 792 |
| Coordinates | 40.4741700, -95.7336100 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-95.73359, 40.474031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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