How far is Superior, NE from Grand Island, NE?

The driving distance from Superior, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.72 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.09 mi
103.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.09 mi
Kilometers
103.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.74 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Island
Tue, May 26, 12:34 PM CDT
Return by in Superior
Tue, May 26, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-05-26T11:06
Arrive Grand Island
Tue, May 26, 12:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Verona
NE

Human settlement in United States of America

From Superior
41.8 mi
00h 44m
To Grand Island
41.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Grand Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Grand Island.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · North Commercial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 14

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1603 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 14

    3192 ft · 1 min · Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2224 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 14

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 6

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 6

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Highway 14

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 west

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island

    1912 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Stuhr Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Locust Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Locust Street

    76 m · 4 sec · South Locust Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1796 ft · 40 sec · South Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and Grand Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
53.1 mi · 63%
I 80 west
13.7 mi · 16%
Highway 34
3.62 mi · 4%
Highway 2
3.3 mi · 4%
Highway 6
2.96 mi · 4%
South Stuhr Road
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 14

Continue on Highway 14

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
00h 44m from Superior
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Mostly Sunny near Grand Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Superior to Grand Island?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Superior and 41.9 miles from Grand Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Mostly Sunny near Grand Island.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Verona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Verona.

RAIL

Hastings

36 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

110 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Holdrege

119 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 64.09 mi (103.14 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0208500, -98.0700400
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Grand Island

#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commercial Avenue (-98.070029, 40.02085)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Superior and Grand Island. The current time is 11:06:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.