How far is Yutan, NE from Grand Island, NE?

The driving distance from Yutan, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
112.1 mi
01h 58m
Flight
103.66 mi
166.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.66 mi
Kilometers
166.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.1 mi
Kilometers
180.4 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Yutan
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yutan
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yutan
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
Shelby
NE

Village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

From Yutan
56 mi
00h 59m
To Grand Island
56.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yutan and Grand Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yutan and Grand Island.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road M

    10.7 mi · 13 min · County Road M

  3. 3

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

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  6. 6

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  9. 9

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Highway 92

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 30

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 30

  15. 15

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 30

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30

  18. 18

    Continue on East 1st Street

    843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    111 m · 15 sec · North Sycamore Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    980 ft · 47 sec · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yutan and Grand Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
28.7 mi · 26%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 13%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 12%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 11%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 11%
County Road M
10.7 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Highway 30

Continue on Highway 30

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
00h 59m from Yutan
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yutan and Sunny near Grand Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yutan to Grand Island?

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Yutan and 56.1 miles from Grand Island.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yutan and Sunny near Grand Island.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

73 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

105 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yutan and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 103.66 mi (166.83 km).

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#1 Yutan

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,352
Coordinates41.2450000, -96.3972500
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Grand Island

#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-96.397151, 41.245001)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Yutan and Grand Island. The current time is 18:19:30.

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.