How far is North Platte, NE from Gretna, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Gretna, NE is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.5 miles (379 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Hall County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Gretna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Gretna.
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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
254.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Highway 31
2283 ft · 50 sec · South Highway 31
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Continue on South Highway 6
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Highway 6
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Turn left onto West Angus Road
53 m · 9 sec · West Angus Road
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Turn right onto Pontiac Drive
135 m · 20 sec · Pontiac Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pontiac Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Gretna.
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
255 mi · 04h 20m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Gretna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Gretna?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Alda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from North Platte and 130.5 miles from Gretna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.5 miles (379 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Chance Rain Showers near Gretna.
Stop Ideas Near Alda
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 Alda.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 235.49 mi (378.99 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 Gretna
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 41.1408300, -96.2397400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gretna (-96.23974, 41.14083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.74 | $97.49 |
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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