How far is Plainview, NE from Grand Island, NE?
The driving distance from Plainview, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
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 Boone County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Grand Island.
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Start on South Maple Street
119 m · 23 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Highway 20
11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Highway 14
14.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 14
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Continue on S Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Front Street
3224 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 14
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North 6th Street
1979 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1879 ft · 38 sec · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 14
12.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 14
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Continue on State Highway 14
8.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Johnson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 14
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on Highway 14
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 92
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 92
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Turn left onto Highway 14
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 17th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30
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Continue on East 1st Street
843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Wheeler Avenue
111 m · 18 sec · North Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
15 m · 2 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 Plainview 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.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainview and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Plainview and 62.2 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plainview and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 102.45 mi (164.88 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.3497300, -97.7920100 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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