How far is Seward, NE from Gering, NE?
The driving distance from Seward, NE to Gering, NE is about 378.8 miles (609.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346 miles (556.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 43m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seward and Gering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward and Gering.
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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
251.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on M Street
1.2 km · 2 min · M Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
12 m · 2 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seward and Gering.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
252 mi · 04h 12m
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 Gering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seward to Gering?
The road trip is about 378.8 miles (609.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Seward and 190.1 miles from Gering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346 miles (556.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 5:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.51 one way or $107.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seward and Gering, 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 Gering.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
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 Brady.
McCook
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seward and Gering. Straight-line distance: 346.03 mi (556.88 km).
#1 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.9069500, -97.0989200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gering
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258000, -103.6605000 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Q Street (-103.6605, 41.825782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
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 | $53.51 | $107.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.97 | $113.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $64.14 | $128.27 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $79.39 | $158.78 |
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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