How far is North Platte, NE from Pierce, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Pierce, NE is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Pierce.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Pierce.
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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
5 m · 6 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn left onto East William Avenue
91 m · 21 sec · East William Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dewey Street
3106 ft · 48 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn slight left onto East 1st Street
559 ft · 7 sec · East 1st Street
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Merge slight left onto North Jeffers Street
24.9 mi · 29 min · North Jeffers Street
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Turn right
40.3 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Highway 2
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South E Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
83 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 70
12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70
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Turn right onto Highway 183
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 70
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Highway 70
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Highway 70
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
1526 ft · 32 sec · North 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto G Street
1279 ft · 26 sec · G Street
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Continue on Highway 70
15.7 mi · 18 min · Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Turn left onto Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1349 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on S Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto 854th Road
10 mi · 17 min · 854th Road
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Continue on 854 Road
15.3 mi · 23 min · 854 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 13
2764 ft · 36 sec · Highway 13
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Continue on North Lucas Street
774 ft · 21 sec · North Lucas Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
155 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Pierce.
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
Turn right
40.3 mi · 00h 47m
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 Rain Showers near Pierce.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Pierce?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Ord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from North Platte and 117.3 miles from Pierce.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Chance Rain Showers near Pierce.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Pierce. Straight-line distance: 182.93 mi (294.39 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 Pierce
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,734 |
| Coordinates | 42.1991700, -97.5267200 |
| Altitude | 482 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierce (-97.52672, 42.19917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.19 | $62.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.86 | $87.73 |
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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