How far is Sumner, NE from Gothenburg, NE?
The driving distance from Sumner, NE to Gothenburg, NE is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumner and Gothenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumner and Gothenburg.
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Start on Ash Street
559 ft · 29 sec · Ash Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 40
8 mi · 9 min · Highway 40
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Turn left onto Road 771
6.3 mi · 9 min · Road 771
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 21
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Turn right onto Road 761
10.9 mi · 16 min · Road 761
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Continue on East 8th Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East 8th Street
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Turn straight onto West Highway 30
9.3 mi · 11 min · West Highway 30
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
754 ft · 11 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 8th Street
1 km · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1112 ft · 42 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner and Gothenburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Road 761
Turn right onto Road 761
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 leaving Sumner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gothenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumner to Gothenburg?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Sumner and 23.7 miles from Gothenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sumner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gothenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Gothenburg. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.09 km).
#1 Sumner
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 218 |
| Coordinates | 40.9500100, -99.5053800 |
| Altitude | 721 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gothenburg
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.9294500, -100.1606800 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gothenburg (-100.16068, 40.92945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
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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