How far is Pender, NE from Walthill, NE?

The driving distance from Pender, NE to Walthill, NE is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
18.16 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walthill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Pender
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pender
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Walthill
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pender
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
Thurston
NE

Place in Nebraska

From Pender
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Walthill
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 30 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pender and Walthill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pender and Walthill.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 9

    1 mi · 1 min · Highway 9

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 16

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 16

  5. 5

    Turn left onto X Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · X Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 21 Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 21 Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Y Road

    1151 ft · 32 sec · Y Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 21 Road

    2 mi · 5 min · 21 Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 94

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 94

  10. 10

    Continue on South Hogeland Street

    123 m · 19 sec · South Hogeland Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    750 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pender and Walthill.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 94
8.67 mi · 48%
21 Road
3.12 mi · 17%
Highway 16
2.87 mi · 16%
X Road
1.41 mi · 8%
Highway 9
1 mi · 6%
4th Street
0.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 94

Turn right onto Highway 94

8.67 mi · 00h 11m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thurston
00h 15m from Pender
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pender and Sunny near Walthill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pender to Walthill?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Thurston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Pender and 9.1 miles from Walthill.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pender and Sunny near Walthill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pender and Walthill. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.45 km).

Pender

#1 Pender

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates42.1141600, -96.7072600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
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#2 Walthill

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

Population836
Coordinates42.1483300, -96.4883700
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Pender (-96.70726, 42.11416)
End: Walthill (-96.48837, 42.14833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pender and Walthill. The current time is 23:14:35.

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.