How far is Tecumseh, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Tecumseh, NE to Kearney, NE is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Tecumseh and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh and Kearney.
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Start on Clay Street
31 m · 10 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
160 m · 25 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
3007 ft · 55 sec · North 12th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 15 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 50
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50
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Turn left onto Highway 41
29 mi · 34 min · Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto West Highway 41
5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41
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Continue on Washington Street
3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on West Highway 41
5.9 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1821 ft · 40 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2574 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Continue on 420th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
95.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
730 ft · 37 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tecumseh and Kearney.
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
95.9 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Tecumseh and Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tecumseh to Kearney?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Tecumseh and 92.1 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tecumseh and Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tecumseh and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 153.25 mi (246.63 km).
#1 Tecumseh
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.3666700, -96.1961200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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