How far is Plainview, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Plainview, NE to North Platte, NE is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and North Platte.
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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
1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Turn left onto Highway 70
15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 70
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Continue on G Street
1279 ft · 31 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
1526 ft · 33 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Continue on Highway 70
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Highway 70
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Highway 70
13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 70
12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive
66 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 92
23.8 mi · 27 min · Highway 92
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Continue on East Arnold Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arnold Avenue
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Continue on Highway 92
15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Turn left
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview and North Platte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Plainview and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to North Platte?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Plainview and 111.9 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plainview and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Platte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 175.13 mi (281.84 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.3497300, -97.7920100 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
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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