Origin
Albion, NE
Evening in Albion on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
122.1 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 14, Highway 39, Beaver Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61 miles from Albion, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 122.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 14 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 14
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on West State Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West State Street
2
Continue on Highway 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 14
3
Keep slight left to continue on Highway 14
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Highway 14
4
Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 39
5
Continue on Highway 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 39
6
Continue on Beaver Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
7
Continue on Highway 39
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 39
8
Continue on State Highway 39
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 39
9
Continue on Willard Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Willard Avenue
10
Turn right onto South Park Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
11
Continue on State Highway 22
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 22
12
Continue on State Highway 39
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 39
13
Continue on Highway 39
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 39
14
Continue on County Road J
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road J
15
Turn left onto County Road 130
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 130
16
Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 81 & 92
17
Continue on West Park Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Park Street
18
Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 131
19
Continue on 31 Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
31 Road
20
Turn sharp right onto Road L
410 ft
·
12 sec
·
Road L
21
Turn left onto 31 Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
31 Road
22
Turn right onto O Road
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
O Road
23
Turn left onto 23 Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
23 Road
24
Continue on County Road B
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road B
25
Continue on South Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Street
26
Turn right onto County Road 28
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 28
27
Continue on Highway 79
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 79
28
Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Nebraska Highway 79
29
Continue on Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest 56th Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto West US Highway 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West US Highway 34
31
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
32
Turn left onto K Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
K Street
33
Continue on Capitol Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capitol Parkway
34
Turn left onto A Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
A Street
35
Turn left onto South 37th Street
338 ft
·
17 sec
·
South 37th Street
36
Turn right onto B Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
B Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Albion, NE, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albion, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albion, NE
This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albion, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61 mi from Albion, NE · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61 miles from Albion, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lincoln, NE
The final approach into Lincoln, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lincoln, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.55 one way
$37.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.13 | $54.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.09 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lincoln, NE
Evening in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 14, Highway 39, Beaver Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61 miles from Albion, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE is easy. At 2h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albion, NE to Lincoln, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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