Origin
Hooper, NE
Night in Hooper on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooper, NE to Lincoln, NE
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooper, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Lincoln, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hooper, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 18, US 77, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on County Road 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 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
33 miles from Hooper, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Hooper, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 77.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (US 77 / Highway 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33 miles (US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 77
Take the ramp onto US 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
15.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 77 / Highway 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 / Highway 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
33 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
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US 6 / Cornhusker Highway
Turn right onto US 6 / Cornhusker Highway
Navigation decision point
4
65.6 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 18 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| US 77 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Highway 77 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| County Road 11 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| North Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Highway 275 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Cornhusker Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North 33rd Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 18
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on North Main Street
254 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Howard Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Howard Street
3
Continue on Old Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 275
4
Turn right onto US 77
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Highway 77
5
Take the ramp onto US 77
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on North Broad Street
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 77
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Highway 77
8
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 77
9
Continue on US 77
11 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 77
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 77
11
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
154 ft
·
1 sec
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
12
Continue on US 77; N-92
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 77
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 18
14
Continue on US 77
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Highway 77
15
Continue on US 77
14 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 18
16
Turn right onto US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
17
Turn left onto North 33rd Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 33rd Street
18
Continue on South 33rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 33rd Street
19
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
B Street
20
Arrive at destination
B Street
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 33 miles from Hooper, NE, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 65.9 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 43m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hooper, 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 Hooper, NE
This is one driving day of about 65.9 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hooper, 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.
The longest stretch is on County Road 18 for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Hooper, NE · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Hooper, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lincoln, NE
The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Lincoln, NE
Night in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
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33 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
35 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 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 Hooper, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 18, US 77, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Hooper, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.30 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (US 77 / Highway 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33 miles (US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Hooper, NE to Lincoln, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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