How far is Sutherland, NE from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Sutherland, NE to North Platte, NE is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sutherland and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherland and North Platte.
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Start on 1st Street
17.9 mi · 22 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Buffalo Bill Avenue
2917 ft · 1 min · North Buffalo Bill Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Jeffers Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Jeffers Street
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sutherland and North Platte.
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.
1st Street
Start on 1st Street
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sutherland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sutherland to North Platte?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Hershey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Sutherland and 12.9 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sutherland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Hershey
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 Hershey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sutherland and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 18.91 mi (30.44 km).
#1 Sutherland
Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 41.1569400, -101.1262700 |
| Altitude | 902 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-100.765465, 41.124013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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