Origin
Fairfield, NE
Late night in Fairfield on Friday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, NE to Edgar, 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
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, NE
David Kanigan
Edgar, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, NE to Edgar, NE covers 12 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 14, Road 302.5, Highway 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12 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 (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 12 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 14 and Road 302.5. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.5 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 7 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 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 14 and Road 302.5. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near N-74 / Highway 74.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairfield, NE to Edgar, NE is easy. At 16m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (N-74 / Highway 74): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (N-14; N-74 / Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (North D Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
N-74 / Highway 74
At end of road, turn right onto N-74 / Highway 74
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
N-14; N-74 / Highway 14
Turn right onto N-14; N-74 / Highway 14
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North D Street
Turn right onto North D Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 14 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Road 302.5 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Highway 74 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| D Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North D Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 14
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, NE and Edgar, NE.
1
Start on D Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
D Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto N-74
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 74
3
Turn right onto N-14; N-74
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 14
4
Turn left onto S-18B
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Road 302.5
5
Continue on 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
5th Street
6
Turn right onto North D Street
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
North D Street
7
Arrive at destination
North D Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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
Edgar, NE
Late night in Edgar on Friday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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 Fairfield, NE to Edgar, NE covers 12 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 14, Road 302.5, Highway 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Fairfield, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 Fairfield, NE to Edgar, NE is easy. At 16m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (N-74 / Highway 74): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (N-14; N-74 / Highway 14): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (North D Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairfield, NE to Edgar, 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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