Origin
Edgar, NE
Late night in Edgar on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgar, NE to Trumbull, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgar, NE
Felix Schickel
Trumbull, NE
Gundula Vogel
Trip Overview
The drive from Edgar, NE to Trumbull, NE covers 37.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 14, Highway 6, Road B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 37.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 14 and Highway 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on Highway 14.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 14 and Highway 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th 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 46m drive. You will face about 7 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 (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (N-14 / Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 6 / Highway 6): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
N-14 / Highway 14
At end of road, turn right onto N-14 / Highway 14
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 6 / Highway 6
Turn left onto US 6 / Highway 6
Navigation decision point
4
29.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Road B
Turn right onto Road B
Navigation decision point
5
36.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 14 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Highway 6 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Road B | 6 mi | 8m |
| Road 302.5 | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Center Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Road AB | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Road 323 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 14
— 13.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgar, NE and Trumbull, NE.
1
Start on North D Street
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
North D Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
5th Street
3
Continue on S-18B
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Road 302.5
4
At end of road, turn right onto N-14
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 14
5
Continue on N-14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Center Street
6
Continue on N-14
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 14
7
Turn left onto US 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 6
8
Turn right onto Road B
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Road B
9
Turn left onto Road 323
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Road 323
10
Turn right onto Road AB
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Road AB
11
Continue on Vernon Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Vernon Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Hubbard Street
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hubbard Street
14
Arrive at destination
Hubbard Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Edgar, NE · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Edgar, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trumbull, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Trumbull, 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
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Trumbull, NE
Late night in Trumbull on Friday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Harvard, NE
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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 Edgar, NE to Trumbull, NE covers 37.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 14, Highway 6, Road B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Edgar, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.80 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 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (N-14 / Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 6 / Highway 6): Navigation decision point.
The route from Edgar, NE to Trumbull, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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