How far is Weeping Water, NE from Grand Island, NE?

The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.7 mi
02h 08m
Flight
115.03 mi
185.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.03 mi
Kilometers
185.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.7 mi
Kilometers
215.17 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Island
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weeping Water
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive Grand Island
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weeping Water
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Goehner
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Weeping Water
66.7 mi
01h 04m
To Grand Island
66.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Weeping Water and Grand Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and Grand Island.

  1. 1

    Start on West Eldora Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West Eldora Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1032 ft · 36 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West F Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North East Street

    900 ft · 25 sec · North East Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 144th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 310th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 310th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Church Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 238th Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 238th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 80 west

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island

    1912 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 2

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Stuhr Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Locust Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Locust Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Locust Street

    76 m · 4 sec · South Locust Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1796 ft · 40 sec · South Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    122 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weeping Water and Grand Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
103 mi · 77%
Highway 1
7.03 mi · 5%
Church Road
5.98 mi · 4%
Highway 34
3.62 mi · 3%
Highway 2
3.3 mi · 2%
310th Street
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goehner
01h 04m from Weeping Water
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weeping Water and Sunny near Grand Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weeping Water to Grand Island?

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Goehner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Weeping Water and 66.9 miles from Grand Island.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeping Water and Sunny near Grand Island.

Stop Ideas Near Goehner

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

102 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Omaha

118 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 115.03 mi (185.13 km).

Weeping Water

#1 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Grand Island

#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: West Eldora Street (-96.14057, 40.869933)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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 Weeping Water and Grand Island. The current time is 07:13:58.

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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.