Trip from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE

Q: How long is the trip from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE?

The drive from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE covers 16.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are MN Road, 41 Road, 41 1/2 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Garrison, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE?

The route from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

23m

Distance

16.5 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min

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.

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Trip Overview

This 16.5-mile journey from Garrison, Nebraska, to Octavia, Nebraska, will take you about 23 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing MN Road, 41 Road, and 41 1/2 Road, this trip is entirely on local roads with no highway driving. Given its short distance and quick travel time, this route is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend around $3 on fuel for this drive. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent rural landscape.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.5 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along MN Road. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, typical of navigating county roads. You'll be on local roads for the entire 16.5 miles, so keep an eye out for those turns as you travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MN Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 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 (Road 30): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (N-92 / 31 Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (N-15 / 41 Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Road 30

Turn right onto Road 30

Navigation decision point

3

1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | N-92 / 31 Road

Turn right onto N-92 / 31 Road

Navigation decision point

5

12.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | N-15 / 41 Road

At end of road, turn right onto N-15 / 41 Road

Navigation decision point

4

16.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

5

16.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | Dix Street

Turn left onto Dix Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MN Road	7.6 mi	10m
41 Road	2.3 mi	2m
41 1/2 Road	1.4 mi	1m
South 4th Street	1.4 mi	3m
31 Road	1.2 mi	1m
Road L	1.1 mi	1m
32 Road	0.8 mi	<1m
Road 30	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: MN Road — 7.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrison, NE and Octavia, 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 L

1.1 mi · 1 min · Road L

4

Turn right onto N-92

1.2 mi · 1 min · 31 Road

5

Continue on N-92

0.8 mi · 59 sec · 32 Road

6

Turn left onto N-15

2.7 mi · 3 min · MN Road

7

Continue on N-15

1.4 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street

8

Continue on N-15

5.0 mi · 6 min · MN Road

9

At end of road, turn right onto N-15

2.3 mi · 2 min · 41 Road

10

Turn straight onto N-15

1.4 mi · 1 min · 41 1/2 Road

11

Turn right onto Q Road

102 ft · 3 sec · Q Road

12

Turn left onto Broad Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Broad Street

13

Turn left onto Dix Street

33 ft · 1 sec · Dix Street

14

Arrive at destination

Dix Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.58 one way

$5.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.83	$5.66
premium	$4.89	$3.18	$6.35
diesel	$5.61	$3.64	$7.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5	$1.73	$0.79
Efficient EV	4.1	$1.44	$0.66
EV Truck/SUV	6.6	$2.31	$1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Garrison, NE

Evening in Garrison on Thursday

Local time

5:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Octavia, NE

Evening in Octavia on Thursday

Local time

5:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

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 Octavia, NE covers 16.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MN Road, 41 Road, 41 1/2 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.58 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 7 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 1.6 miles (N-92 / 31 Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (N-15 / 41 Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Garrison, NE to Octavia, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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