Origin
Gothenburg, NE
Morning in Gothenburg on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gothenburg, NE to Overton, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gothenburg, NE
Efrem Efre
Overton, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Gothenburg, NE to Overton, NE covers 35.7 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 30, West Pacific Street, West Pacific Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 35.7 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 30 and West Pacific Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.4 miles on Highway 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,567 ft
2,320 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
247 ft
Highest Point
2,567 ft
Elevation Range
247 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 30 and West Pacific Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 30; I 80 Alt / 8th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gothenburg, NE to Overton, NE is easy. At 45m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30; I 80 Alt / 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 30; I 80 Alt / 8th Street
Turn left onto US 30; I 80 Alt / 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 30 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| West Pacific Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Pacific Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 30
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gothenburg, NE and Overton, NE.
1
Start on Lake Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lake Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 30; I 80 Alt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
3
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
22 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 30
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 30; N-21; I 80 Alt
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Pacific Avenue
6
Continue on US 30; N-21; I 80 Alt
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pacific Street
7
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 30
8
Arrive at destination
US 30; I 80 Alt
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Gothenburg, NE · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Gothenburg, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Overton, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Overton, 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
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Overton, NE
Morning in Overton on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
45m 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 Gothenburg, NE to Overton, NE covers 35.7 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 30, West Pacific Street, West Pacific Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Gothenburg, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.58 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.
The drive from Gothenburg, NE to Overton, NE is easy. At 45m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30; I 80 Alt / 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gothenburg, NE to Overton, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2,320 ft to 2,567 ft elevation with about 0 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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