How far is Tecumseh, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Tecumseh, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tecumseh and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh and Lincoln.
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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
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 50
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Continue on South 30th Road
9 mi · 10 min · South 30th Road
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Continue on Park Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on South 30th Road
1394 ft · 28 sec · South 30th Road
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Continue on North 30th Road
1871 ft · 38 sec · North 30th Road
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Turn left onto NE 2
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 2
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 56 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 2
1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th Street
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Nebraska Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Turn right onto South 40th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
38 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1019 ft · 35 sec · B Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · B Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tecumseh and Lincoln.
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.
Highway 50
Continue on Highway 50
10 mi · 00h 12m
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 Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tecumseh to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Tecumseh and 26.8 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tecumseh and Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Unadilla
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 Unadilla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tecumseh and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 38.82 mi (62.47 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 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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