Origin
Crete, NE
Afternoon in Crete on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crete, NE to De Witt, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crete, NE
Yuliya Duzhaya
De Witt, NE
Jean-Rene Chazottes
Trip Overview
The drive from Crete, NE to De Witt, NE covers 18.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 103, North Main Street, West Highway 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Highway 103. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 18.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 103 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.2 miles on Highway 103.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 103 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 103 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near N-33; N-103 / West 13th 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 24m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (N-33; N-103 / West 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (N-33; N-103 / West Highway 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.6 miles (South Quince Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-33; N-103 / West 13th Street
Turn right onto N-33; N-103 / West 13th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-33; N-103 / West Highway 33
Keep slight left at fork onto N-33; N-103 / West Highway 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Quince Street
Turn sharp left onto South Quince Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 103 | 16.2 mi | 19m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Highway 33 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 13th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Quince Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 103
— 16.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete, NE and De Witt, NE.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Avenue
2
Turn right onto N-33; N-103
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 13th Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto N-33; N-103
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 33
4
Turn left onto N-103
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 103
5
Continue on N-103
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on N-103
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 103
7
Turn sharp left onto South Quince Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Quince Street
8
Arrive at destination
South Quince Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
De Witt, NE
Afternoon in De Witt on Thursday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Crete, NE to De Witt, NE covers 18.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 103, North Main Street, West Highway 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Crete, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.94 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 24m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (N-33; N-103 / West 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (N-33; N-103 / West Highway 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.6 miles (South Quince Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Crete, NE to De Witt, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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