How far is Wahoo, NE from Lincoln, NE?
The driving distance from Wahoo, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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United States, a village
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahoo and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahoo and Lincoln.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
51 m · 9 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
718 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto County Road J
3131 ft · 49 sec · County Road J
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Turn left onto Highway 77
7.2 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on North Highway 77
2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
13.7 mi · 16 min · County Road 18
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Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 33rd Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
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Continue on South 33rd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1633 ft · 57 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 Wahoo 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.
County Road 18
Continue on County Road 18
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 leaving Wahoo and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahoo to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Davey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Wahoo and 15.3 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wahoo and Mostly Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Davey
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 Davey.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahoo and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 28.53 mi (45.91 km).
#1 Wahoo
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,603 |
| Coordinates | 41.2113900, -96.6203000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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