How far is Plattsmouth, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 Cass County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsmouth and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsmouth and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1188 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
101 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Chicago Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
3136 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Highway 34
31 m · 2 sec · Old Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 34
711 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 34
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Turn left onto Highway 34/75
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 34/75
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Turn right onto Highway 1
2543 ft · 51 sec · Highway 1
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 1
12.7 mi · 15 min · Highway 1
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Turn left onto Highway 50
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 50
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Turn right onto O Street
25.4 mi · 33 min · O Street
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Turn left onto South 40th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 40th Street
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Turn right onto B Street
1019 ft · 35 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsmouth and Lincoln.
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.
O Street
Turn right onto O Street
25.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Plattsmouth and Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsmouth to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Weeping Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Plattsmouth and 27.8 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattsmouth and Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Weeping Water
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weeping Water.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsmouth and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 43.5 mi (70.01 km).
#1 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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