Origin
Henderson, NE
Late night in Henderson on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, NE to Gresham, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, NE
Yusuf Çelik
Gresham, NE
Gaby Lopez
Trip Overview
The drive from Henderson, NE to Gresham, NE covers 38.6 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, Highway 69, Road S for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 38.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and Highway 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Highway 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 17th 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 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
17th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 17th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 east
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 east
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NE 93B Link: Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NE 93B Link: Waco
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
L-93B; I 80 Alt / Road S
Turn left onto L-93B; I 80 Alt / Road S
Navigation decision point
4
38.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 17.4 mi | 17m |
| Highway 69 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Road S | 5 mi | 6m |
| Highway 34 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Road B | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Strickler Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 17th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 17.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, NE and Gresham, NE.
1
Start on Cedar Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto 17th Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
17th Street
3
Continue on S-93A
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Road B
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 80 east
5
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 80
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NE 93B Link: Waco
7
Turn left onto L-93B; I 80 Alt
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Road S
8
Continue on L-93B; I 80 Alt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Strickler Street
9
Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 34
10
Turn left onto N-69
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 69
11
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
12
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Henderson, NE · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Henderson, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gresham, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gresham, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Gresham, NE
Late night in Gresham on Friday
Local time
3:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
York, NE
19 mi in
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
32 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
46m 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 Henderson, NE to Gresham, NE covers 38.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Highway 69, Road S. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Henderson, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 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 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Henderson, NE to Gresham, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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