How far is Seward, NE from Milford, NE?
The driving distance from Seward, NE to Milford, NE is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seward and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward and Milford.
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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
4.7 mi · 6 min · 280th Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Lincoln
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Milford
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 238th Road
3 mi · 4 min · 238th Road
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Continue on North State Highway
707 ft · 18 sec · North State Highway
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North A Street
27 m · 4 sec · North A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seward and Milford.
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.
280th Road
Continue on 280th Road
4.68 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seward and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seward to Milford?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goehner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Seward and 6.3 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seward and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Goehner
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 Goehner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seward and Milford. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.28 km).
#1 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.9069500, -97.0989200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.7744500, -97.0505900 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-97.05059, 40.77445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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