How far is North Platte, NE from Winnebago, NE?

The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Winnebago, NE is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.72 mi
05h 55m
Flight
234.44 mi
377.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.44 mi
Kilometers
377.3 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.72 mi
Kilometers
500.06 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in North Platte
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Platte
2026-04-16T07:04
Arrive Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Platte
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapman
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From North Platte
155.2 mi
02h 57m
To Winnebago
155.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Winnebago.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Winnebago.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West William Avenue

    122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Jeffers Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Jeffers Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East

    2977 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    136 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island

    2525 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Husker Highway

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Gunbarrel Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

  12. 12

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 30

    10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30

  16. 16

    Continue on South 9th Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 23rd Street

    4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Road D

    18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Road S

    4 mi · 10 min · Road S

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Road 5

    1139 ft · 31 sec · Road 5

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 30

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 77

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    1659 ft · 47 sec · South Bluff Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bluff Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Winnebago.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
137 mi · 44%
Highway 30
61.1 mi · 20%
Highway 77
34.5 mi · 11%
Road D
18.8 mi · 6%
US 77
16.8 mi · 5%
US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
02h 57m from North Platte
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Platte and Sunny near Winnebago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Winnebago?

The road trip is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from North Platte and 155.6 miles from Winnebago.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.33 one way or $82.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Sunny near Winnebago.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chapman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapman.

RAIL

Hastings

53 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 234.44 mi (377.3 km).

North Platte

#1 North Platte

City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States

Population23,202
Coordinates41.1238900, -100.7654200
Altitude854
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winnebago

Human settlement in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,049
Coordinates42.2358300, -96.4725300
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North Platte (-100.76542, 41.12389)
End: Winnebago (-96.47253, 42.23583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.5 L · about $41.33
Round trip
$82.66
21.92 gal · 83 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.33 $82.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.61 $93.23
Premium $4.65 $51.01 $102.02
Diesel $5.30 $58.13 $116.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Platte and Winnebago. The current time is 07:04:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.