How far is Winnebago, NE from Lincoln, NE?

The driving distance from Winnebago, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
107.88 mi
01h 59m
Flight
99.72 mi
160.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.72 mi
Kilometers
160.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.88 mi
Kilometers
173.61 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 7:25 AM CDT
Return by in Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnebago
2026-04-16T05:25
Arrive Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 7:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnebago
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
Fremont
NE

Town in Nebraska, USA

From Winnebago
54 mi
00h 59m
To Lincoln
53.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winnebago and Lincoln.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winnebago and Lincoln.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bluff Street

    1647 ft · 49 sec · North Bluff Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    18 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  4. 4

    Continue on North Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Charde Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    54 m · 3 sec · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 77

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Street

    3022 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway US 77

    1507 ft · 23 sec · Highway US 77

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 77

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 11

    11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 18

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  20. 20

    Continue on North Highway 77

    2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 18

    13.7 mi · 16 min · County Road 18

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 33rd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South 33rd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto B Street

    1633 ft · 57 sec · B Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
58 mi · 54%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 15%
County Road 18
15.4 mi · 14%
Wahoo Expressway
5.85 mi · 5%
North Broad Street
3.36 mi · 3%
Cornhusker Highway
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 77

Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
00h 59m from Winnebago
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winnebago and Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winnebago to Lincoln?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Winnebago and 53.9 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winnebago and Sunny near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

52 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

71 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnebago and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 99.72 mi (160.48 km).

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#1 Winnebago

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

Population1,049
Coordinates42.2358300, -96.4725300
Altitude355
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: North Bluff Street (-96.472346, 42.23583)
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnebago and Lincoln. The current time is 05:25:49.

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.