How far is North Platte, NE from Stanton, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Stanton, NE is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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.
Township in Valley County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Stanton.
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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
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 70
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Turn right onto Highway 22
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 22
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Turn right onto Highway 11
2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 22
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 22
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Continue on Scotia Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Scotia Avenue
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Continue on Highway 22
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
1513 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit left
1800 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
2 mi · 2 min · Road W
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Turn left onto Road 3
2 mi · 2 min · Road 3
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Continue on Highway 57
13.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 57
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Continue on State Highway 57
119 m · 8 sec · State Highway 57
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Continue on 8th Street
3263 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Continue on Ivy Street
681 ft · 15 sec · Ivy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Stanton.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Platte and Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Stanton?
The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
North Loup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from North Platte and 120.3 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.98 one way or $63.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Platte and Sunny near Stanton.
Stop Ideas Near North Loup
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 North Loup.
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 191.84 mi (308.73 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 Stanton
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.9502800, -97.2239300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-97.22393, 41.95028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.98 | $63.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.07 | $72.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.47 | $78.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.98 | $89.96 |
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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