How far is North Platte, NE from Cambridge, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Cambridge, NE is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Cambridge.
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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
21 mi · 26 min · South Jeffers Street
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight left
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
20.2 mi · 26 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Road 407
17.6 mi · 24 min · Road 407
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6 & 34
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Nasby Street
1 km · 1 min · Nasby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nasby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Cambridge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Jeffers Street
Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
21 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving North Platte and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Curtis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from North Platte and 41.1 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around North Platte and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Curtis
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 Curtis.
McCook
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 66.11 mi (106.4 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 Cambridge
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819500, -100.1656900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-100.16569, 40.28195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.12 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
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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