Trip from Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

92.8 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Downtown Grand Island, NE, NE

Grand Island, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lincoln Avenue, I 80 west, NE 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.10 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

46.4 miles from Hebron, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 92.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Avenue 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 west Unavailable Refreshing
NE 2 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 2 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 34 Unavailable Refreshing
South Stuhr Road Unavailable Refreshing
East Fonner Park Road Unavailable Refreshing
South Locust Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lincoln Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, NE and Grand Island, NE.

1

Start on South 7th Street

69 ft · 5 sec · South 7th Street
2

Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn left

46 mi · 50 min
4

Turn left onto I 80 west

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 80 west
5

Merge slight left

34 mi · 34 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NE 2: Grand Island
7

Turn right onto Highway 2

3.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
8

Turn left onto Highway 34

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 34
9

Turn right onto South Stuhr Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Stuhr Road
10

Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Fonner Park Road
11

Turn right onto South Locust Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Locust Street
12

Continue on South Locust Street

249 ft · 4 sec · South Locust Street
13

Continue on South Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Walnut Street
14

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

400 ft · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
15

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 46.4 miles from Hebron, NE, or about 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 45m 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 14m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Hebron, NE

This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hebron, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.4 mi from Hebron, NE · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Aurora, NE

46 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

Aurora, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Aurora, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Hebron, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grand Island, NE

The final approach into Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, NE.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.10 one way

$28.19 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $15.54 $31.08
premium $4.80 $17.52 $35.04
diesel $5.64 $20.62 $41.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.12 $3.71
EV Truck/SUV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hebron, NE

Morning in Hebron on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Island, NE

Morning in Grand Island on Monday

Local time

11:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

41°F

Aurora, NE

46 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

5 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 30m 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 Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Avenue, I 80 west, NE 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Hebron, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.10 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 Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hebron, NE to Grand Island, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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