How far is Thurston, NE from Walthill, NE?
The driving distance from Thurston, NE to Walthill, NE is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thurston and Walthill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurston and Walthill.
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Start on North Main Street
13 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Lemmon Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Lemmon Avenue
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Turn right onto Wilkinson Street
1340 ft · 1 min · Wilkinson Street
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Continue on Sand Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sand Road
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Turn left onto I Avenue
2668 ft · 1 min · I Avenue
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Turn right onto 18 Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · 18 Road
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 94
11.7 mi · 15 min · Highway 94
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Continue on South Hogeland Street
123 m · 19 sec · South Hogeland Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
750 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thurston and Walthill.
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 94
Turn sharp left onto Highway 94
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Thurston and Rain Showers Likely near Walthill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thurston to Walthill?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Pender is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Thurston and 8.3 miles from Walthill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Thurston and Rain Showers Likely near Walthill.
Stop Ideas Near Pender
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 Pender.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thurston and Walthill. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.81 km).
#1 Thurston
Place in Nebraska
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 42.1772200, -96.7008700 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walthill
Human settlement in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 836 |
| Coordinates | 42.1483300, -96.4883700 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walthill (-96.48837, 42.14833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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