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Trip from Blair, NE to Lexington, NE

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

235.8 mi

379 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blair, NE, NE

Blair, NE

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Downtown Lexington, NE, NE

Lexington, NE

Felix Schickel

Trip Overview

The drive from Blair, NE to Lexington, NE covers 235.8 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, State Highway 133, I 680 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 208 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.9 miles from Blair, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 9m highway drive covering 235.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and State Highway 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 208 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 208 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,221 ft 1,156 ft

Total Climb

35 ft

Total Descent

65 ft

Highest Point

1,221 ft

~33.7 mi in

Elevation Range

65 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 133. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 30 / Washington Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 235.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 30 / Washington Street

Turn right onto US 30 / Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 680

Merge onto I 680

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
24 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Lincoln

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
6
232.7 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 237 Toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
6
233 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 283 North: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 237 Toward US 283 North: Lexington

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 208 mi 3h 33m
State Highway 133 11 mi 12m
I 680 6.3 mi 7m
Highway 133 3.6 mi 4m
Plum Creek Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
South 19th Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Highway 30 0.6 mi 1m
South Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 208 mi, about 3h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blair, NE and Lexington, NE.

1

Start on Front Street

389 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
2

Turn left onto North 10th Street

317 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Street
3

Turn right onto US 30

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Washington Street
4

Turn left onto US 75

0.3 mi · 33 sec · South 13th Street
5

Turn right onto South Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Street
6

Turn left onto US 30

0.9 mi · 1 min · South 19th Street
7

Continue on US 30

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Highway 30
8

Enter roundabout onto N-133

184 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 133
9

Continue on N-133

9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
10

Continue on N-133

1.4 mi · 1 min · Highway 133
11

Continue on N-133

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on N-133

2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on N-133

0.4 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 133
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 680 South
15

Merge onto I 680

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 680
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
17

Merge onto I 80

208 mi · 3 hr 33 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Exit 237 Toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
19

Keep slight right at fork

178 ft · 6 sec
Exit 237 Toward US 283 North: Lexington
20

Turn straight onto US 283

2.3 mi · 3 min · Plum Creek Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 283

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Jackson Street
22

Turn left onto East 6th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East 6th Street
23

Turn right onto North Washington Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Washington Street
24

Arrive at destination

North Washington Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.9 miles from Blair, NE, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208 miles.

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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.9 miles or 2h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blair, 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 Blair, NE

This is one driving day of about 235.8 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blair, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 208 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.9 mi from Blair, NE · 2h 6m into the drive

Downtown Lincoln, NE, NE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NE

118 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

Lincoln, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.9 miles from Blair, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208 miles.

Arriving in Lexington, NE

The final approach into Lexington, 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 Lexington, NE.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.82 one way

$71.63 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $39.48 $78.97
premium $4.80 $44.51 $89.03
diesel $5.64 $52.39 $104.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Omaha, NE

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lincoln #3 Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Lincoln, NE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Runza - Tesla Supercharger

Lincoln, NE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Westwood Plaza

Omaha, NE

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

HH Jeep Dodge Ram

Papillion, NE

ABM

6 DCFC

Anderson Ford of Lincoln

Lincoln, NE

FCN

6 DCFC

Woodhouse Ford of Blair

Blair, NE

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Casey's Lincoln #30 (Lincoln, NE)

Lincoln, NE

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 3 SYNERGEV: 2 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 ABM: 1 FCN: 1 Electrify America: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.7 0 $24.76 $11.32
Efficient EV 59 0 $20.63 $9.43
EV Truck/SUV 94.3 1 $33.01 $15.09

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 53 minutes ago

Origin

Blair, NE

Evening in Blair on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 16 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:18PM CDT until April 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:18PM CDT until April 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Destination

Lexington, NE

Evening in Lexington on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

SW 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:18PM CDT until April 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:18PM CDT until April 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Along the Route

43°F

Lincoln, NE

118 mi in

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

6 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

4h 9m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blair, NE to Lexington, NE covers 235.8 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, State Highway 133, I 680. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.9 miles from Blair, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 235.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Blair, NE to Lexington, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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