How far is North Platte, NE from North Bend, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to North Bend, NE is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and North Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and North Bend.
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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
136 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
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Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road D
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road S
3 mi · 7 min · Road S
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Turn right onto Road 4
1 mi · 2 min · Road 4
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Turn left onto Platte River Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Platte River Road
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Continue on West 6th Street
2804 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and North Bend.
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
136 mi · 02h 16m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to North Bend?
The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from North Platte and 122 miles from North Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Prosser
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 Prosser.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 208.2 mi (335.07 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 North Bend
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4619500, -96.7797500 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bend (-96.77975, 41.46195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.43 | $64.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.02 | $80.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.61 | $91.23 |
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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