How far is North Platte, NE from Ashland, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Ashland, NE is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Ashland.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Jeffers Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East
2977 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
242.9 mi · 4 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 63: Ashland, Greenwood
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto 238th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 238th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 6
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 66
69 m · 4 sec · Highway 66
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 66
839 ft · 17 sec · Highway 66
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Continue on South 14th Street
1490 ft · 32 sec · South 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Ashland.
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
243 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving North Platte and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Ashland?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from North Platte and 125.4 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Wood River
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 Wood River.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 229.06 mi (368.63 km).
#1 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.0391600, -96.3683500 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-96.36835, 41.03916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
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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