How far is Plainview, NE from Pierce, NE?

The driving distance from Plainview, NE to Pierce, NE is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
18.29 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.09 mi
27.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.44 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Plainview
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainview
2026-04-23T06:38
Arrive Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plainview
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
Foster
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Plainview
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Pierce
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 28 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Pierce.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Pierce.

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    119 m · 23 sec · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    2416 ft · 58 sec · West Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 13

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lucas Street

    774 ft · 21 sec · North Lucas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    155 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview and Pierce.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 13
17.5 mi · 96%
West Park Avenue
0.46 mi · 3%
North Lucas Street
0.15 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.1 mi · 1%
South Maple Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 13

Turn left onto Highway 13

17.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
00h 13m from Plainview
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Plainview and Chance Rain Showers near Pierce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Pierce?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Plainview and 9.1 miles from Pierce.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:36 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 Chance Rain Showers around Plainview and Chance Rain Showers near Pierce.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Pierce. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.51 km).

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#1 Plainview

City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates42.3497300, -97.7920100
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Pierce

#2 Pierce

City in Nebraska

Population1,734
Coordinates42.1991700, -97.5267200
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: West Locust Street (-97.792009, 42.349612)
End: East Main Street (-97.526718, 42.199041)

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
2.44 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Plainview and Pierce. The current time is 06:38:53.

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.