How far is Winnebago, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Winnebago, NE to Kearney, NE is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winnebago and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnebago and Kearney.
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Start on North Bluff Street
1647 ft · 49 sec · North Bluff Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
18 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Charde Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
54 m · 3 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Oak Street
3022 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 77
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway US 77
1507 ft · 23 sec · Highway US 77
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Continue on Highway 77
1.1 km · 47 sec · Highway 77
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Take the ramp straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right
1833 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 36 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road F
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road F
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Continue on 23rd Street East
4.5 mi · 7 min · 23rd Street East
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2742 ft · 55 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 15th Street
645 ft · 16 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2708 ft · 56 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 33rd Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 9th Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on Husker Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West 24th Street
730 ft · 37 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnebago and Kearney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Locust Street
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Winnebago and Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winnebago to Kearney?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Winnebago and 127.3 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winnebago and Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Duncan
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 Duncan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winnebago and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 171.78 mi (276.45 km).
#1 Winnebago
Human settlement in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.2358300, -96.4725300 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-99.081657, 40.699462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.02 | $88.05 |
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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