How far is North Platte, NE from Burwell, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Burwell, NE is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Custer County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Burwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Burwell.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto 466 Avenue
2640 ft · 41 sec · 466 Avenue
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
1744 ft · 50 sec · South 8th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
109 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Burwell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving North Platte and Sunny near Burwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Burwell?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Merna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from North Platte and 59.4 miles from Burwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Sunny near Burwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 95.97 mi (154.45 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 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.22 | $44.45 |
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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