How far is Superior, NE from Lincoln, NE?

The driving distance from Superior, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
130.15 mi
02h 07m
Flight
91.36 mi
147.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.36 mi
Kilometers
147.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.15 mi
Kilometers
209.45 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Tue, May 26, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Superior
Tue, May 26, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-05-26T11:05
Arrive Lincoln
Tue, May 26, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Hampton
NE

Village in Hamilton County, in the state Nebraska in the Midwestern United States

From Superior
64.7 mi
01h 03m
To Lincoln
65.4 mi
01h 03m

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
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Lincoln.

  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

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 14

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 east

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City

    2614 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Homestead Expressway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Homestead Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosa Parks Way

    959 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln

    635 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Rosa Parks Way

    2 mi · 3 min · Rosa Parks Way

  20. 20

    Continue on K Street

    1 mi · 3 min · K Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Capitol Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Capitol Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto A Street

    2046 ft · 60 sec · A Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 37th Street

    103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto B Street

    93 m · 11 sec · B Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
64.8 mi · 50%
Highway 14
52.9 mi · 41%
Highway 6
2.96 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Way
2.27 mi · 2%
Idaho Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Capitol Parkway
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
01h 03m from Superior
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Superior 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 Superior to Lincoln?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Superior and 65.4 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hampton, 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 Hampton.

RAIL

Hastings

53 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 91.36 mi (147.03 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0208500, -98.0700400
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Lincoln

#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commercial Avenue (-98.070029, 40.02085)
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 Lincoln. The current time is 11:05:47.

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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.