How far is North Platte, NE from Superior, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Superior, NE is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Superior.
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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
94.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1865 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
24.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto Highway 4
23.1 mi · 27 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Highway 4
6.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 78
14 mi · 18 min · Highway 78
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Turn left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Idaho Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Commercial Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Superior.
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
94.6 mi · 01h 35m
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 leaving North Platte and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Superior?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Kearney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from North Platte and 97.8 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Platte and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Kearney
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 Kearney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Superior. Straight-line distance: 160.67 mi (258.58 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 Superior
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,805 |
| Coordinates | 40.0208500, -98.0700400 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-98.07004, 40.02085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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