Weekend Drives from Kearney, NE
Routes
9
Avg Distance
130 mi
Avg Drive
2h 26m
Destinations
9
Kearney, NE sits within easy reach of 12 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 12 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 136 miles.
Planning Tips
- Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Kearney, NE — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
- Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
- Check fuel prices at your destination versus Kearney, NE — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes from Kearney, NE that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 12 unique destinations. Average distance is about 136 miles one way.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
All Weekend Drives
Kearney, NE → Hastings, NE
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1h 4m
Score: 9/10
Kearney, NE → Central City, NE
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1h 25m
Score: 7/10
Kearney, NE → Burwell, NE
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1h 44m
Score: 7/10
Kearney, NE → Columbus, NE
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2h 16m
Score: 8/10
Kearney, NE → Lincoln, NE
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2h 25m
Score: 8/10
Kearney, NE → Ashland, NE
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2h 45m
Score: 8/10
Kearney, NE → Yutan, NE
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3h 7m
Score: 8/10
Kearney, NE → Omaha, NE
185.3 mi
3h 17m
Score: 8/10
Kearney, NE → Valentine, NE
195.3 mi
3h 50m
Score: 8/10