How far is North Platte, NE from Gothenburg, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Gothenburg, NE is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Gothenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Gothenburg.
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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
33.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 47: Gothenburg
1941 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 47: Gothenburg
32 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
52 m · 5 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
2677 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Gothenburg.
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
33.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Platte and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gothenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Gothenburg?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from North Platte and 18.6 miles from Gothenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Platte and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gothenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
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 Brady.
McCook
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Gothenburg. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.14 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 Gothenburg
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.9294500, -100.1606800 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gothenburg (-100.16068, 40.92945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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