How far is Parkview, NE from Wood River, NE?

The driving distance from Parkview, NE to Wood River, NE is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
14.8 mi
00h 19m
Flight
14.37 mi
23.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.8 mi
Kilometers
23.82 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wood River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Parkview
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkview
2026-04-18T23:05
Arrive Wood River
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parkview
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
Alda
NE

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

From Parkview
7.5 mi
00h 09m
To Wood River
7.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkview and Wood River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkview and Wood River.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    85 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Stolley Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Stolley Park Road

    80 m · 10 sec · West Stolley Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Old Highway 30

    2 mi · 3 min · West Old Highway 30

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Husker Highway

    2024 ft · 33 sec · West Husker Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Highway 30

    1.9 mi · 2 min · West Highway 30

  8. 8

    Continue on East Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 30

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 30

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto East Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkview and Wood River.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
7.37 mi · 50%
West Stolley Park Road
2.49 mi · 17%
West Old Highway 30
1.99 mi · 13%
West Highway 30
1.93 mi · 13%
East Front Street
0.63 mi · 4%
West Husker Highway
0.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 30

Continue on Highway 30

7.37 mi · 00h 09m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alda
00h 09m from Parkview
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkview and Sunny near Wood River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkview to Wood River?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Alda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Parkview and 7.4 miles from Wood River.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkview and Sunny near Wood River.

Stop Ideas Near Alda

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

33 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

90 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkview and Wood River. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.12 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Parkview

Parkview is a place in Nebraska, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9027900, -98.3475600
Altitude565
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wood River

City in Nebraska

Population1,307
Coordinates40.8205700, -98.6000700
Altitude599
CountryUnited States
Start: South Adams Street (-98.346979, 40.902789)
End: East Street (-98.600182, 40.820569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 Parkview and Wood River. The current time is 23:05:36.

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.