How far is Saint Paul, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, NE to Kearney, NE is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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 Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Kearney.
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Start on 7th Street
42 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Indian Street
545 ft · 21 sec · Indian Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2767 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
5 mi · 6 min · Highway 92
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Turn left onto Highway 11
6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 11
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Continue on Howard Street
2853 ft · 57 sec · Howard Street
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Continue on Highway 11
4.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 11
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Continue on Highway 11
4.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 11
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Continue on High Street
1 mi · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on North Highway 11
12 mi · 14 min · North Highway 11
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
1879 ft · 38 sec · Cottonwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 30
24.5 mi · 31 min · West Highway 30
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Continue on East 25th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East 25th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
111 m · 12 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Kearney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Highway 30
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 30
24.5 mi · 00h 31m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Kearney?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Saint Paul and 30.9 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Wood River
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 Wood River.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.61 km).
#1 Saint Paul
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147300, -98.4581200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
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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