Origin
Brainard, NE
Evening in Brainard on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brainard, NE to Garrison, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brainard, NE
Google DeepMind
Garrison, NE
Gaby Lopez
Trip Overview
Brainard to Garrison is 11.6 miles and takes about 15 minutes via 32 Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, offering a straightforward local road experience. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey through the area. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to the 11.6-mile journey. You'll navigate primarily on 32 Road, 31 Road, and T Road, experiencing a more intimate connection with the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on 32 Road, allowing for a brief period of consistent travel before encountering more turns. Expect a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention due to the frequent changes in direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
32 Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Cleveland Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (N-92 / 32 Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Road L): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Cleveland Street
Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
N-92 / 32 Road
Turn left onto N-92 / 32 Road
Navigation decision point
3
10 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Road L
Turn left onto Road L
Navigation decision point
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Road KL
Turn left onto Road KL
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 32 Road | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| 31 Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| T Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Road L | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Road 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Cleveland Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Road KL | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
32 Road
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brainard, NE and Garrison, NE.
1
Start on West Washington Street
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Cleveland Street
3
Continue on S-12F
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
T Road
4
Turn left onto N-92
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
32 Road
5
Turn straight onto N-92
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
31 Road
6
Turn left onto Road L
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Road L
7
Continue on Road 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Road 30
8
Turn left onto Road KL
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Road KL
9
Arrive at destination
Road KL
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Garrison, NE
Evening in Garrison on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15m 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 Brainard, NE to Garrison, NE covers 11.6 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 32 Road, 31 Road, T Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Brainard, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Cleveland Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (N-92 / 32 Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Road L): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brainard, NE to Garrison, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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