Origin
Grand Island, NE
Afternoon in Grand Island on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
92.7 mi
149 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Island, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lincoln Avenue, I 80, Highway 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.1 miles on South Lincoln Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Grand Island, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lincoln Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 46.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Walnut 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 1h 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (South Stuhr Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Stuhr Road
At end of road, turn right onto South Stuhr Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 east
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 east
5
45.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 81: York, Geneva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 81: York, Geneva
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 81 / South Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto US 81 / South Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Geneva along the way.
Geneva
45.6 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lincoln Avenue | 46.1 mi | 49m |
| I 80 | 34.3 mi | 34m |
| Highway 34 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Highway 2 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Stuhr Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Fonner Park Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Locust Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Lincoln Avenue
— 46.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NE and Hebron, NE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
401 ft
·
24 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Continue on N-2 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Locust Street
4
Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fonner Park Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stuhr Road
6
Turn left onto US 34; N-2; I 80 Alt
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 34
7
Turn right onto N-2; I 80 Alt
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 2
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 80 east
9
Merge onto I 80
34 mi
·
34 min
·
I 80
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 81: York, Geneva
11
Turn right onto US 81
46 mi
·
49 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto S-85H
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
13
Turn left onto South 7th Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 7th Street
14
Arrive at destination
South 7th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Grand Island, NE, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Grand Island, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Island, NE
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Grand Island, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Lincoln Avenue for about 46.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Grand Island, NE · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Grand Island, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hebron, NE
The final approach into Hebron, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.49 one way
$28.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.47 | $40.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Hebron, NE
Afternoon in Hebron on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
York, NE
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
29 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
1h 43m 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 Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lincoln Avenue, I 80, Highway 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Grand Island, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.49 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 1h 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (South Stuhr Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Grand Island, NE to Hebron, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Geneva along the way.
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