How far is North Platte, NE from Dakota City, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Dakota City, NE is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.1 miles (388 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Dakota City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Dakota City.
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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
40.3 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Highway 2
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South E Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
83 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 70
12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70
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Turn right onto Highway 183
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 70
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Highway 70
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Highway 70
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 70
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Turn right onto Highway 22
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 22
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Turn right onto Highway 11
2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 22
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 22
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Continue on Scotia Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Scotia Avenue
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Continue on Highway 22
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
1513 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto West Omaha Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 35
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35
21.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 35
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on West 7th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on East Highway 35
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2956 ft · 52 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 35
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
26.8 mi · 32 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
28 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Dakota City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.3 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving North Platte and Chance Snow Showers near Dakota City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Dakota City?
The road trip is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spalding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from North Platte and 153 miles from Dakota City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.1 miles (388 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around North Platte and Chance Snow Showers near Dakota City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 241.1 mi (388.01 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 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.85 | $91.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
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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