Origin
Eddyville, NE
Late night in Eddyville on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eddyville, NE
Gaby Lopez
Gothenburg, NE
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
The drive from Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, NE covers 40 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Road 761, Highway 21, West Highway 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Road 761. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, NE covers 40 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Road 761 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, NE is easy. At 55m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (N-40 / Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Road 771): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-40 / Highway 40
Turn left onto N-40 / Highway 40
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Road 771
Turn right onto Road 771
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
N-21 / Highway 21
At end of road, turn left onto N-21 / Highway 21
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Road 761
Turn right onto Road 761
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road 761 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Highway 21 | 10 mi | 11m |
| West Highway 30 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Road 771 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| East 8th Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 8th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Highway 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Road 761
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eddyville, NE and Gothenburg, NE.
1
Start on Central Avenue
415 ft
·
11 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
3
Continue on NE 24C Spur
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NE 24C Spur
4
Turn left onto N-40
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Highway 40
5
Turn right onto Road 771
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Road 771
6
At end of road, turn left onto N-21
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 21
7
Turn right onto Road 761
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Road 761
8
Continue on East 8th Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East 8th Street
9
Turn straight onto US 30; I 80 Alt
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
West Highway 30
10
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
12
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lake Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Lake Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Eddyville, NE · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Eddyville, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gothenburg, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gothenburg, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Gothenburg, NE
Late night in Gothenburg on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Lexington, NE
20 mi in
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
1 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
55m 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 Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, NE covers 40 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Road 761, Highway 21, West Highway 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Eddyville, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.25 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 Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, NE is easy. At 55m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (N-40 / Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Road 771): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eddyville, NE to Gothenburg, 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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