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Trip from Holdrege, NE to Alliance, NE

Drive Time

5h

Distance

271.4 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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Downtown Holdrege, NE, NE

Holdrege, NE

Felix Schickel

Downtown Alliance, NE, NE

Alliance, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Holdrege, NE to Alliance, NE covers 271.4 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, US 26, US 385 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.7 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.22 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

135.7 miles from Holdrege, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h highway drive covering 271.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.7 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 20 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 129.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 11th Avenue.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 11 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 (11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 183 / Burlington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 11th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto 11th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 183 / Burlington Street

Turn right onto US 183 / Burlington Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 west

Navigation decision point

Toward I 80 west
5
18.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
147.9 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Holdrege, NE to Alliance, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Grant along the way.

Grant

147.9 mi in | ~2h 32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 129.7 mi 2h 9m
US 26 59.8 mi 1h 11m
US 385 34.1 mi 37m
Highway 26 West 24.2 mi 28m
US Highway 183 13.9 mi 16m
North Spruce Street 2.2 mi 3m
Highway 183 1.8 mi 2m
Burlington Street 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 129.7 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holdrege, NE and Alliance, NE.

1

Start on East Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · East Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto 11th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · 11th Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 183

1.3 mi · 1 min · Burlington Street
4

Continue on US 183

14 mi · 16 min · US Highway 183
5

Continue on US 183

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 183
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 80 west
7

Merge onto I 80

130 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 80
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
9

Turn right onto US 26; N-61

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
10

Continue on East A Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · East A Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street

330 ft · 9 sec · East 8th Street
12

Turn right onto North Spruce Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Spruce Street
13

Turn left onto N-61

24 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
14

Continue on US 26

60 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 26
15

Continue on US 385

34 mi · 37 min · US 385
16

Turn right onto N-2

1.1 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
17

Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Emerson Avenue
18

Turn right onto West 8th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 8th Street
19

Turn right onto Laramie Avenue

184 ft · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Laramie Avenue

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 135.7 miles from Holdrege, NE, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.7 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.7 miles or 2h 20m 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 3m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Holdrege, 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 Holdrege, NE

This is one driving day of about 271.4 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holdrege, 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 I 80 for about 129.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.7 mi from Holdrege, NE · 2h 20m into the drive

Downtown North Platte, NE, NE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Platte, NE

136 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.

Popular next leg

North Platte, NE to Alliance, NE

174.5 mi · 3h 20m

Pacing Suggestions

North Platte, NE

Fuel and coffee

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

North Platte, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.7 miles from Holdrege, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.7 miles.

Arriving in Alliance, NE

The final approach into Alliance, 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 Alliance, NE.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Scotts Bluff National Monument

National Monument

Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Ri...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 243.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.22 one way

$82.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $45.44 $90.89
premium $4.80 $51.23 $102.47
diesel $5.64 $60.30 $120.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.4 1 $28.50 $13.03
Efficient EV 67.9 0 $23.75 $10.86
EV Truck/SUV 108.6 1 $38.00 $17.37

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Holdrege, NE

Morning in Holdrege on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alliance, NE

Morning in Alliance on Monday

Local time

6:56 AM

MDT

Current temp

38°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

40 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

5h 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 Holdrege, NE to Alliance, NE covers 271.4 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 26, US 385. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.7 miles from Holdrege, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.22 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 drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 183 / Burlington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Holdrege, NE to Alliance, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Grant along the way.

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