Origin
Grand Island, NE
Morning in Grand Island on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NE to Burwell, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
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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Burwell, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Burwell, NE covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Sycamore Street, East Capital Avenue, North Broadwell Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.76 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
40.8 miles from Grand Island, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Sycamore Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
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 Burwell, NE is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grand Island, NE to Burwell, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Sycamore Street | — | — |
| East Capital Avenue | — | — |
| North Broadwell Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Highway 92 | — | — |
| Highway 11 | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Sycamore Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NE and Burwell, NE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Sycamore Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sycamore Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Capital Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Capital Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Broadwell Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadwell Avenue
5
Continue on North Highway 281
19 mi
·
20 min
·
North Highway 281
6
Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
7
Turn left onto Highway 92
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 92
8
Turn right onto Highway 11
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 11
9
Continue on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
10
Continue on Highway 11
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 11
11
Continue on South 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South 14th Street
12
Turn left onto L Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
L Street
13
Turn right onto Highway 11
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 11
14
Turn left onto Highway 91
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Highway 91
15
Turn right onto 466 Avenue
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
466 Avenue
16
Continue on South 8th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 8th Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Grand Avenue
18
Turn right onto G Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
G Street
19
Turn right onto South 7th Avenue
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 7th Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
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 40.8 miles from Grand Island, NE, or about 50m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burwell, 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 81.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Grand Island, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Grand Island, NE · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Grand Island, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burwell, NE
The final approach into Burwell, 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
$12.76 one way
$25.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Burwell, NE
Morning in Burwell on Thursday
Local time
11:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Saint Paul, NE
41 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Burwell, NE covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Sycamore Street, East Capital Avenue, North Broadwell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 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 $12.76 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 Burwell, NE is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grand Island, NE to Burwell, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Burwell, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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