How far is Octavia, NE from Garrison, NE?

The driving distance from Octavia, NE to Garrison, NE is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.5 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.07 mi
21.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.07 mi
Kilometers
21.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.56 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrison
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Octavia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Octavia
2026-04-19T06:46
Arrive Garrison
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Octavia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
David City
NE

City in Nebraska

From Octavia
8.3 mi
00h 11m
To Garrison
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Octavia and Garrison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Octavia and Garrison.

  1. 1

    Start on Dix Street

    10 m · 4 sec · Dix Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    874 ft · 24 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Q Road

    31 m · 8 sec · Q Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 41 1/2 Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 41 1/2 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 41 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 41 Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MN Road

    5 mi · 6 min · MN Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on MN Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 32 Road

    1.3 km · 54 sec · 32 Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · 31 Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Road L

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Road L

  12. 12

    Continue on Road 30

    2625 ft · 1 min · Road 30

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Road KL

    7 m · 1 sec · Road KL

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road KL

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Octavia and Garrison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN Road
7.63 mi · 46%
41 Road
2.33 mi · 14%
41 1/2 Road
1.44 mi · 9%
North 4th Street
1.39 mi · 8%
31 Road
1.18 mi · 7%
Road L
1.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

MN Road

Turn left onto MN Road

4.98 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
David City
00h 11m from Octavia
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Octavia and Sunny near Garrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Octavia to Garrison?

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

David City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Octavia and 8.3 miles from Garrison.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Octavia and Sunny near Garrison.

Stop Ideas Near David City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around David City, 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 David City.

RAIL

Lincoln

60 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

101 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Octavia and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.04 km).

Octavia

#1 Octavia

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population117
Coordinates41.3480700, -97.0589200
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Garrison

#2 Garrison

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population51
Coordinates41.1772300, -97.1672600
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: Octavia (-97.05892, 41.34807)
End: Garrison (-97.16726, 41.17723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Octavia and Garrison. The current time is 06:46:21.

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.