Origin
Doniphan, NE
Evening in Doniphan on Friday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doniphan, NE to Parkview, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doniphan, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Parkview, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
Doniphan to Parkview is 11.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US Highway 281, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick transit rather than an extensive exploration. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, ideal for connecting two nearby points without significant time commitment. It’s a functional drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing main roads like US Highway 281. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.1 miles on US Highway 281, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely defined by these main highways, suggesting a smooth and predictable experience. Expect a consistent feel as you travel, with the landscape of the Great Plains unfolding along the way. It’s a driving experience that prioritizes forward momentum.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 281 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 281 and West Stolley Park Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Pine Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West Stolley Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Pine Street
Turn right onto West Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West Stolley Park Road
Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Adams Street
Turn left onto South Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 281 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West Stolley Park Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Highway 281 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Pine Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 281
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doniphan, NE and Parkview, NE.
1
Start on South 1st Street
350 ft
·
17 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Turn right onto West Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Pine Street
3
Turn right onto US 34; US 281
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 281
4
Continue on US 281; N-2; I 80 Alt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 281
5
Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Stolley Park Road
6
Turn left onto South Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Adams Street
7
Enter roundabout
262 ft
·
9 sec
8
Continue
128 ft
·
14 sec
9
Turn left
436 ft
·
31 sec
10
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
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 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
Parkview, NE
Evening in Parkview on Friday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
16m 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 Doniphan, NE to Parkview, NE covers 11.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 281, West Stolley Park Road, Highway 281. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Doniphan, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.83 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 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West Stolley Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Doniphan, NE to Parkview, 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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