How far is Wymore, NE from Kearney, NE?
The driving distance from Wymore, NE to Kearney, NE is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wymore and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wymore and Kearney.
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Start on West G Street
2515 ft · 2 min · West G Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 77
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Turn left onto West Locust Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Locust Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 32nd Road
2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 32nd Road
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Continue on Sumner Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sumner Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
2653 ft · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto West Highway 4
8.5 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Continue on 420th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
95.9 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Wymore and Kearney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
95.9 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wymore and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wymore to Kearney?
The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Wymore and 88.9 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wymore and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wymore and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 133.36 mi (214.62 km).
#1 Wymore
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222200, -96.6625200 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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