Trip from Hartington, NE to North Platte, NE

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

274.7 mi

442 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 10m ★

6 AM

5h 24m

8 AM

5h 50m

10 AM

5h 33m

12 PM

5h 30m

3 PM

5h 34m

5 PM

5h 49m

8 PM

5h 15m

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

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city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States

Hartington, NE

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North Platte, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hartington, NE to North Platte, NE covers 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 70, Highway 92, Highway 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.9 miles on Highway 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.3 miles from Hartington, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 274.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 274.7 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 70 and Highway 92. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.9 miles on Highway 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 70 and Highway 92. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near N-84 / West Franklin 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 5h 23m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (N-84 / West Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (N-57; N-84 / South Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 32.5 miles (N-13 / Highway 13): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | N-84 / West Franklin Street

Turn right onto N-84 / West Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | N-57; N-84 / South Robinson Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto N-57; N-84 / South Robinson Avenue

Navigation decision point

32.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | N-13 / Highway 13

At end of road, turn left onto N-13 / Highway 13

Navigation decision point

150 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | N-70 / North 14th Street

Turn left onto N-70 / North 14th Street

Navigation decision point

274.6 mi into trip | ~5h 23m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 70	84.9 mi	1h 38m
Highway 92	39.6 mi	45m
Highway 84	30.5 mi	35m
US 83	25.6 mi	29m
Highway 14	25.3 mi	29m
Highway 13	17.2 mi	19m
Highway 281	13.8 mi	15m
Highway 70 - 91	11.1 mi	12m

Longest stretch: Highway 70 — 84.9 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartington, NE and North Platte, NE.

Start on North Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · North Broadway Street

Turn right onto N-84

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Franklin Street

At end of road, turn left onto N-57; N-84

0.5 mi · 52 sec · South Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto N-84

14 mi · 16 min · Highway 84

Continue on N-84

5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 84

Continue on N-84

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on N-84

11 mi · 12 min · Highway 84

At end of road, turn left onto N-13

17 mi · 19 min · Highway 13

Turn right onto US 20

7.0 mi · 8 min · Highway 20

Turn left onto N-14

15 mi · 16 min · Highway 14

Continue on N-14

0.3 mi · 34 sec · S Street

Continue on N-14

11 mi · 12 min · Highway 14

Continue on N-14

0.3 mi · 28 sec · 2nd Street

Turn right onto N-70

24 mi · 27 min · Highway 70

Turn left onto US 281; N-70

7.0 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

Continue on US 281; N-70

0.3 mi · 18 sec · East Street

Continue on US 281; N-70

6.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 281

Turn right onto N-70; N-91

11 mi · 12 min · Highway 70 - 91

Continue on N-70; N-91

2.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 70/91

Turn left onto N-70

16 mi · 18 min · Highway 70

Continue on N-70

0.2 mi · 30 sec · G Street

Turn left onto N-70

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North 14th Street

Turn right onto N-11; N-70

0.9 mi · 1 min · L Street

Continue on N-70

14 mi · 16 min · Highway 70

Continue on N-70

5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70

Continue on N-70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Continue on N-70

14 mi · 15 min · Highway 70

At end of road, turn right onto US 183; N-70

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 183

Turn left onto N-70

12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70

At end of road, turn left onto N-70

216 ft · 9 sec · Memorial Drive

Turn right onto N-2; N-92

2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

Continue on N-2; N-92

8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2

Turn left onto N-92

24 mi · 27 min · Highway 92

Continue on N-92

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Arnold Avenue

Continue on N-92

16 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

Turn left onto US 83

26 mi · 29 min · US 83

Turn right onto West William Avenue

400 ft · 23 sec · West William Avenue

Turn left

156 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 137.3 miles from Hartington, NE, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 60 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 137.3 miles or 2h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Platte, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hartington, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hartington, NE

This is one driving day of about 274.7 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Hartington, NE.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Highway 70 for about 84.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.3 mi from Hartington, NE · 2h 41m into the drive

city in and county seat of Garfield County, Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burwell, NE

137 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

Springfield, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burwell, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.3 miles from Hartington, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.

Arriving in North Platte, NE

The final approach into North Platte, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Platte, NE.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Luigi's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Platte, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.7

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13082212961

Visit website

the Espresso Shop | Caravan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Platte, Nebraska

0.9 mi

Tempura | Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Platte, Nebraska

1.1 mi

Luigi's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13082212961

Visit website

the Espresso Shop | Caravan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13085349550

Visit website

Tempura | Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13085320711

Visit website

North 40 Chophouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 4–10 pm

+13082216688

Visit website

The Cedar Room

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13085324825

Visit website

Penny's Diner

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13085359900

Visit website

Merricks Ranch House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13085328200

Visit website

ALICIA'S PUPUSAS INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13086601165

Cody Park Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 274.7

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13085356719

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.95 one way

$85.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$47.15	$94.31
premium	$4.89	$52.86	$105.73
diesel	$5.61	$60.65	$121.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.4	1	$28.84	$13.19
Efficient EV	68.7	0	$24.04	$10.99
EV Truck/SUV	109.9	1	$38.46	$17.58

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Hartington, NE

Afternoon in Hartington on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Platte, NE

Afternoon in North Platte on Thursday

Local time

4:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

38 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hartington, NE to North Platte, NE covers 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 70, Highway 92, Highway 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.3 miles from Hartington, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Hartington, NE to North Platte, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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