How far is North Platte, NE from Hebron, NE?

The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Hebron, NE is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.94 mi
03h 51m
Flight
179.32 mi
288.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.32 mi
Kilometers
288.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.94 mi
Kilometers
360.39 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in North Platte
Wed, May 13, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Platte
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Hebron
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Platte
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Gibbon
NE

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.

From North Platte
111.8 mi
01h 55m
To Hebron
112.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Hebron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Hebron.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West William Avenue

    122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Jeffers Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Jeffers Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2977 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    175.1 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva

    1633 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    46.1 mi · 50 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    21 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Hebron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
176 mi · 78%
South Lincoln Avenue
46.1 mi · 21%
South Jeffers Street
0.98 mi
Lincoln Avenue
0.73 mi
US 81
0.31 mi
West William Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

175 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibbon
01h 55m from North Platte
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Platte and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Hebron?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from North Platte and 112.2 miles from Hebron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Stop Ideas Near Gibbon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibbon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibbon.

RAIL

Hastings

43 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

56 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 179.32 mi (288.59 km).

North Platte

#1 North Platte

City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States

Population23,202
Coordinates41.1238900, -100.7654200
Altitude854
CountryUnited States
Hebron

#2 Hebron

County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates40.1663900, -97.5858800
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: North Platte (-100.76542, 41.12389)
End: Hebron (-97.58588, 40.16639)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.91 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
15.8 gal · 59.82 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.60 $67.20
Premium $4.65 $36.77 $73.53
Diesel $5.30 $41.90 $83.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between North Platte and Hebron. The current time is 20:00:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.