How far is North Platte, NE from Kimball, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Kimball, NE is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Kimball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Kimball.
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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
72.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
80.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 71
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 71
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Turn left onto Link 53E
572 ft · 15 sec · Link 53E
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Link 53E
4 m · 1 sec · Link 53E
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Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
1553 ft · 34 sec · Link 53E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Chesnut Street
13 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Kimball.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
80.7 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Platte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Kimball?
The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Big Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from North Platte and 79 miles from Kimball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 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 Kimball, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Platte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 150.88 mi (242.81 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 Kimball
City in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.2358100, -103.6630000 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimball (-103.663, 41.23581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
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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