Origin
Grand Island, NE
Morning in Grand Island on Thursday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NE to Aurora, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Aurora, NE
Markku Soini
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Aurora, NE covers 21.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 34, South Stuhr Road, East Fonner Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Highway 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 21.3 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 34 and South Stuhr Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on Highway 34.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 34 and South Stuhr Road. 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 29m 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: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Fonner Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (South Stuhr Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Fonner Park Road
Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
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
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 34 | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| South Stuhr Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Fonner Park Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Locust Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Q Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 34
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NE and Aurora, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 34
7
Continue on US 34; I 80 Alt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Q Street
8
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
9
Turn left onto L Street
343 ft
·
20 sec
·
L Street
10
Turn left onto 11th Street
17 ft
·
1 sec
·
11th Street
11
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Aurora, NE
Morning in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
10:35 AM
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
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
29m 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 Aurora, NE covers 21.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 34, South Stuhr Road, East Fonner Park Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 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 $3.33 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 29m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.2 miles (East Fonner Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (South Stuhr Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Aurora, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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