How far is Springfield, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Springfield, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Lincoln.
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Start on North 1st Street
16 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1038 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 50
2626 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 50
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Turn left onto Platteview Road
6 mi · 8 min · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto South Highway 31
2649 ft · 50 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto I 80 west
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Cornhusker Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 33rd Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
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Continue on South 33rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1633 ft · 57 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Lincoln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Springfield and 21.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 33.94 mi (54.62 km).
#1 Springfield
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.0819400, -96.1344600 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
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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