How far is Saint Paul, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, NE to North Platte, NE is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 02h 29m.
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.
Township in Custer County, 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 North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and North Platte.
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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
49.7 mi · 59 min · Highway 92
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 2
15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on 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 Saint Paul 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.
Highway 92
Turn left onto Highway 92
49.7 mi · 00h 59m
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 Sunny near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to North Platte?
The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Broken Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Saint Paul and 71.1 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Broken Bow
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 Broken Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 120.17 mi (193.39 km).
#1 Saint Paul
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147300, -98.4581200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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