How far is North Platte, NE from Imperial, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Imperial, NE is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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.
Place in Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Imperial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Imperial.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · South Jeffers Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West
2961 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 25: Sutherland, Wallace
1432 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto West Highway 23
7.3 mi · 8 min · West Highway 23
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Continue on Taylor Street
1115 ft · 22 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Highway 23
13.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 23
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Continue on Whittier Street
1 mi · 2 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Highway 23
6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 23
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Turn left onto Highway 61
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 61
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Continue on 333 Avenue
12.7 mi · 15 min · 333 Avenue
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
118 m · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
10 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Imperial.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
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22.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving North Platte and Sunny near Imperial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Imperial?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Wallace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from North Platte and 47.2 miles from Imperial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Platte and Imperial, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Sunny near Imperial.
Stop Ideas Near Wallace
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 Wallace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 62.17 mi (100.05 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 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imperial (-101.64323, 40.51694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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