How far is North Platte, NE from Wakefield, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Wakefield, NE is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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.
This village in central Nebraska, the county seat of Greeley County, is situated at an elevation of 2,021 feet.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Wakefield.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto West Omaha Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 35
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35
21.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 35
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on West 7th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on East Highway 35
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2554 ft · 50 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
779 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Wakefield.
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Greeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from North Platte and 138.5 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.2 miles (347.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wakefield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 216.19 mi (347.93 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 Wakefield
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.2691700, -96.8650400 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-96.86504, 42.26917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.80 | $73.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.51 | $83.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.42 | $90.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.77 | $103.53 |
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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