Origin
Grand Island, NE
Afternoon in Grand Island on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NE to Albion, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Albion, NE
Photography Maghradze PH
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Albion, NE covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 14, Highway 30, State Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 63.9 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 14 and Highway 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.8 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 16 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 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 14 and Highway 30. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Sycamore Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Albion, NE is easy. At 1h 18m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (N-14; N-92 / Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Sycamore Street
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto US 30 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
N-14; N-92 / Highway 92
Turn right onto N-14; N-92 / Highway 92
Navigation decision point
3
28.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
N-14 / Highway 14
Turn left onto N-14 / Highway 14
Navigation decision point
4
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
N-14 / Highway 14
At end of road, turn left onto N-14 / Highway 14
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 14 | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| Highway 30 | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 14 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| 17th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 92 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Johnson Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| G Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 14
— 24.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NE and Albion, NE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Sycamore Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
4
Continue on US 30
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 30
5
Continue on US 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
6
Turn slight left onto N-14
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Avenue
7
Continue on N-14
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 14
8
Turn right onto N-14; N-92
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 92
9
Turn left onto N-14
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 14
10
Continue on N-14
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 14
11
Continue on N-14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Johnson Street
12
Continue on N-14; N-22
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 14
13
Continue on N-14
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 14
14
At end of road, turn left onto N-14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 14
15
Continue on N-14; N-91
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West State Street
16
Arrive at destination
N-14; N-91
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Grand Island, NE · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Grand Island, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albion, NE
The final approach into Albion, 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
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Albion, NE
Afternoon in Albion on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Central City, NE
32 mi in
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
1 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 18m 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 Albion, NE covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 14, Highway 30, State Highway 14. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 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 $9.99 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 Grand Island, NE to Albion, NE is easy. At 1h 18m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 30 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (N-14; N-92 / Highway 92): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Albion, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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