Origin
Garrison, NE
Evening in Garrison on Thursday
Local time
5:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garrison, NE to Dwight, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrison, NE
Gaby Lopez
Dwight, NE
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Garrison, NE to Dwight, NE covers 15.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on O Road, 23 Road, 30 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on O Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 15.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
O Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Road 30.
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 23m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Road 30): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (N-15 / O Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (S-12D / S Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Road 30
Turn right onto Road 30
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
N-15 / O Road
Turn right onto N-15 / O Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
S-12D / S Road
Turn left onto S-12D / S Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Pine Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| O Road | 7 mi | 8m |
| 23 Road | 4 mi | 4m |
| 30 Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Road 30 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| S Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Road KL | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
O Road
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrison, NE and Dwight, NE.
1
Start on Road KL
24 ft
·
2 sec
·
Road KL
2
Turn right onto Road 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Road 30
3
Continue on Road 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Road 30
4
Continue on 30 Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
30 Road
5
Turn right onto N-15
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
O Road
6
Turn left onto N-66
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Road
7
Turn left onto S-12D
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
S Road
8
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Street
9
Arrive at destination
Pine Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Dwight, NE
Evening in Dwight on Thursday
Local time
5:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
28 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
23m 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 Garrison, NE to Dwight, NE covers 15.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are O Road, 23 Road, 30 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Garrison, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Road 30): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (N-15 / O Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (S-12D / S Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Garrison, NE to Dwight, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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