How far is North Platte, NE from York, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to York, NE is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and York.
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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
175.1 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East 3rd Street
25 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
64 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Grant Avenue
1341 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
18 m · 3 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and York.
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
175 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Platte and Mostly Sunny near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to York?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kearney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from North Platte and 90.2 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Platte and Mostly Sunny near York.
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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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and York. Straight-line distance: 166.42 mi (267.83 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 York
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 7,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.8680700, -97.5920000 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Street (-97.592, 40.867947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.65 | $59.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
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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