How far is Ulysses, NE from Garrison, NE?

The driving distance from Ulysses, NE to Garrison, NE is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.97 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.49 mi
12.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.97 mi
Kilometers
14.44 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrison
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Ulysses
Sun, Apr 19, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ulysses
2026-04-19T06:46
Arrive Garrison
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ulysses
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Surprise
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Ulysses
4.5 mi
00h 10m
To Garrison
4.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ulysses and Garrison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ulysses and Garrison.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    12 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Street

    1190 ft · 52 sec · C Street

  3. 3

    Continue on JK Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · JK Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 23 Road

    1350 ft · 25 sec · 23 Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Road K

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Road K

  6. 6

    Continue on K Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · K Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Road 30

    2629 ft · 1 min · Road 30

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Road KL

    7 m · 1 sec · Road KL

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road KL

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ulysses and Garrison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
K Road
3.63 mi · 40%
Road K
3.41 mi · 38%
JK Road
0.95 mi · 11%
Road 30
0.5 mi · 6%
23 Road
0.26 mi · 3%
C Street
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

K Road

Continue on K Road

3.63 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surprise
00h 10m from Ulysses
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ulysses and Sunny near Garrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ulysses to Garrison?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Surprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Ulysses and 4.5 miles from Garrison.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ulysses and Sunny near Garrison.

Stop Ideas Near Surprise

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

60 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

108 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Omaha

117 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ulysses and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 7.49 mi (12.06 km).

Ulysses

#1 Ulysses

Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States

Population141
Coordinates41.0719600, -97.2019800
Altitude465
CountryUnited States
Garrison

#2 Garrison

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population51
Coordinates41.1772300, -97.1672600
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: Ulysses (-97.20198, 41.07196)
End: Garrison (-97.16726, 41.17723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ulysses and Garrison. The current time is 06:46:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.