Trip from Gresham, NE to York, NE

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

26m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 31m

10 AM

0h 28m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 31m

8 PM

0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gresham, NE to York, NE covers 21.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 34, Highway 69, North Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Highway 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 34 and Highway 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 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 6 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 9.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 34 and Highway 69. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near N-69 / Highway 69.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gresham, NE to York, NE is easy. At 26m with 88% 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 (N-69 / Highway 69): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (North Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | N-69 / Highway 69

At end of road, turn left onto N-69 / Highway 69

Navigation decision point

3

9 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34

Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34

Navigation decision point

3

18.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | North Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

Navigation decision point

3

21 mi into trip | ~26m in | East 7th Street

Turn left onto East 7th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 34	9.8 mi	11m
Highway 69	8.7 mi	10m
North Lincoln Avenue	2.3 mi	3m
Elm Street	0.2 mi	<1m
East 7th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Highway 34 — 9.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gresham, NE and York, NE.

1

Start on Elm Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Elm Street

2

At end of road, turn left onto N-69

8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 69

3

Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt

9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 34

4

Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Avenue

5

Turn left onto East 7th Street

276 ft · 12 sec · East 7th Street

6

Arrive at destination

East 7th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.30 one way

$6.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.62	$7.24
premium	$4.89	$4.06	$8.12
diesel	$5.61	$4.66	$9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.3	$2.22	$1.01
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.85	$0.84
EV Truck/SUV	8.4	$2.95	$1.35

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gresham, NE

Late night in Gresham on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

York, NE

Late night in York on Friday

Local time

1:42 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

26m 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 Gresham, NE to York, NE covers 21.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 34, Highway 69, North Lincoln 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 10.5 miles from Gresham, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 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 Gresham, NE to York, NE is easy. At 26m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (N-69 / Highway 69): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (North Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Gresham, NE to York, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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