How far is West Point, NE from Monterey, NE?

The driving distance from West Point, NE to Monterey, NE is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
8.24 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6 mi
9.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6 mi
Kilometers
9.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.24 mi
Kilometers
13.26 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monterey
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in West Point
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Monterey
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Point
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
Saint Charles
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From West Point
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Monterey
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 29 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Monterey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Monterey.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Colfax Street

    49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    111 m · 23 sec · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    674 ft · 13 sec · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grove Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 32

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 32

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 12 Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 12 Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Monterey.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 32
4.72 mi · 57%
12 Road
2.55 mi · 31%
Grove Street
0.7 mi · 9%
North Lincoln Street
0.13 mi · 2%
East Bridge Street
0.07 mi · 1%
North Colfax Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 32

Continue on Highway 32

4.72 mi · 00h 06m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 07m from West Point
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Point and Sunny near Monterey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Monterey?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from West Point and 4.1 miles from Monterey.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Sunny near Monterey.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

91 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Monterey. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.66 km).

West Point

#1 West Point

City in Nebraska, USA

Population3,237
Coordinates41.8416700, -96.7086400
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monterey

Human settlement in United States of America

Population197
Coordinates41.7927800, -96.8050300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: West Point (-96.70864, 41.84167)
End: Monterey (-96.80503, 41.79278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
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
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Monterey. The current time is 21:44:16.

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.