How far is Weeping Water, NE from Lincoln, NE?

The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.6 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.94 mi
44.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.94 mi
Kilometers
44.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.6 mi
Kilometers
52.47 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weeping Water
2026-04-19T08:38
Arrive Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weeping Water
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eagle
NE

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

From Weeping Water
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To Lincoln
16.3 mi
00h 20m

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
68°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 Weeping Water and Lincoln.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and Lincoln.

  1. 1

    Start on West Eldora Street

    46 m · 12 sec · West Eldora Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North East Street

    103 m · 9 sec · North East Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West H Street

    1942 ft · 53 sec · West H Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Spur 13K

    1 km · 2 min · State Spur 13K

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 156th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 156th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Havelock Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Havelock Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 50

    3 mi · 3 min · Highway 50

  8. 8

    Turn right onto O Street

    25.4 mi · 33 min · O Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 40th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 40th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto B Street

    1019 ft · 35 sec · B Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
O Street
25.4 mi · 78%
Highway 50
3 mi · 9%
Havelock Avenue
1 mi · 3%
156th Street
0.97 mi · 3%
South 40th Street
0.94 mi · 3%
State Spur 13K
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

O Street

Turn right onto O Street

25.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
00h 20m from Weeping Water
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weeping Water and Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weeping Water to Lincoln?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Weeping Water and 16.3 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

24 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

64 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 27.94 mi (44.96 km).

Weeping Water

#1 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Lincoln

#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: West Eldora Street (-96.14057, 40.869933)
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

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 Lincoln. The current time is 08:38:32.

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.