How far is Omaha, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Grand Island.
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Start on Harney Street
54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
559 ft · 29 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Mary's Avenue
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Turn left onto South 29th Street
137 m · 11 sec · South 29th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 480 South, US 75 South
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Merge slight left
133.8 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island
1912 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 34
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road
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Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road
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Turn right onto South Locust Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Continue on South Locust Street
76 m · 4 sec · South Locust Street
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1796 ft · 40 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Grand Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 20m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Omaha and 74.1 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Lincoln
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 127.13 mi (204.6 km).
#1 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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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