How far is North Platte, NE from Holdrege, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 45m.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Holdrege.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Holdrege.
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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
79 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Holdrege, Elm Creek
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 183
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 183
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Continue on US Highway 183
13.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on Burlington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1924 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Holdrege.
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
79 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving North Platte and Sunny near Holdrege.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Holdrege?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from North Platte and 49.4 miles from Holdrege.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around North Platte and Sunny near Holdrege.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
Holdrege
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 86.95 mi (139.94 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 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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