How far is Seward, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Seward, NE to Alliance, NE is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seward and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward and Alliance.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
2254 ft · 47 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on South Highway 15
1.4 km · 2 min · South Highway 15
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Continue on 280th Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · 280th Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Island
1583 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 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
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Perkins Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1660 ft · 44 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Laramie Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seward and Alliance.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southwest 1st Street
Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seward and Sunny near Alliance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seward to Alliance?
The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
Anselmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.4 miles from Seward and 176.8 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.74 one way or $99.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seward and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seward and Sunny near Alliance.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seward and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 309.85 mi (498.66 km).
#1 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.9069500, -97.0989200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $4.00 | $49.74 | $99.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.96 | $105.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $59.63 | $119.25 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $73.81 | $147.62 |
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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