Origin
Bennington, NE
Afternoon in Bennington on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, North 156th Street, Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.25 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
30.4 miles from Bennington, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 60.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Street 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 Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 156th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 36 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bennington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 133 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 1st Street
187 ft
·
9 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto North 156th Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 156th Street
4
Turn right onto Highway 36
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 36
5
Continue on Bennington Road
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bennington Road
6
Turn right onto State Highway 133
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Highway 133
7
Continue on Highway 133
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
8
Continue on State Highway 133
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 133
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 680 South
10
Merge slight left
6.3 mi
·
7 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Lincoln
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Lincoln
12
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
36 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly
14
Turn left onto US Highway 6
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 6
15
Continue on Cornhusker Highway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
16
Turn left onto North 33rd Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 33rd Street
17
Continue on South 33rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 33rd Street
18
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
B Street
19
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 30.4 miles from Bennington, NE, or about 33m 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 60.9 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
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 Bennington, 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 Bennington, NE
This is one driving day of about 60.9 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bennington, 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 30.4 mi from Bennington, NE · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Bennington, 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
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.50 | $22.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Lincoln on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street, North 156th Street, Highway 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Bennington, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.25 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 Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bennington, NE to Lincoln, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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