How far is North Platte, NE from Atkinson, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Atkinson, NE is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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 03h 34m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Atkinson.
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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
5 m · 6 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn left onto East William Avenue
91 m · 21 sec · East William Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dewey Street
3106 ft · 48 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn slight left onto East 1st Street
559 ft · 7 sec · East 1st Street
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Merge slight left onto North Jeffers Street
24.9 mi · 29 min · North Jeffers Street
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Turn right
40 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto 433 Road
2370 ft · 39 sec · 433 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 2
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Turn right onto 806 Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 806 Road
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Turn left onto Victoria Springs Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Victoria Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sargent Road
21.6 mi · 30 min · Sargent Road
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Turn left onto Highway 183
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 183
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Turn right onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 11
2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on Highway 11
54.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Highway 11
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Continue on South Hyde Street
2400 ft · 52 sec · South Hyde Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hyde Street
91 m · 12 sec · South Hyde Street
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1980 ft · 56 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
705 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Atkinson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 11
Continue on Highway 11
54.2 mi · 01h 03m
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 Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Lillian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from North Platte and 87.7 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Sunny near Atkinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 133.87 mi (215.45 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 Atkinson
Town in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 42.5313900, -98.9781500 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-98.97815, 42.53139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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