Origin
Imperial, NE
Late night in Imperial on Wednesday
Local time
3:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Imperial, NE to Grand Island, NE
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Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
211.1 mi
340 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
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6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Grand Island, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Imperial, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 211.1 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 6 & 34, Highway 6, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on Highway 6 & 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.00 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
105.6 miles from Imperial, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 14m highway drive covering 211.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 6 & 34 and Highway 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.8 miles on Highway 6 & 34.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 6 & 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 6 & 34 and Highway 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / Broadway Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m 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: near the start (US 6 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.3 miles (US 6; US 34 / Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 6 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6 / East 1st Street
Turn left onto US 6 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
47.3 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 6; US 34 / Highway 34
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 34 / Highway 34
Navigation decision point
4
203.6 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward Grand Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Grand Island
4
211.1 mi into trip
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~4h 14m in
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West 3rd Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 6 & 34 | 54.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Highway 6 | 45.9 mi | 53m |
| I 80 | 40.8 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 6 & 34 | 18.9 mi | 22m |
| N-44 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Nasby Street | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 34 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| South Locust Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 6 & 34
— 54.8 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial, NE and Grand Island, NE.
1
Start on West 6th Street
34 ft
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3 sec
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West 6th Street
2
Turn right onto US 6
0.3 mi
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53 sec
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Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East 1st Street
4
Continue on US 6; N-61
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 6
5
Continue on US 6; N-61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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736 Road
6
Continue on US 6; N-61
0.5 mi
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34 sec
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Highway 6
7
Continue on US 6; N-61
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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338 Avenue
8
Continue on US 6; N-61
38 mi
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44 min
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Highway 6
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 34
7.3 mi
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8 min
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Highway 34
10
Continue on US 6; US 34
6.4 mi
·
7 min
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Highway 6 & 34
11
Continue on US 6; US 34; US 83
2.3 mi
·
6 min
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West B Street
12
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.8 mi
·
11 min
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Highway 6 & 34
13
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
D Street
14
Continue on US 6; US 34
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Highway 6 & 34
15
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
16
Continue on US 6; US 34
6.8 mi
·
8 min
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Highway 6 & 34
17
Continue on US 6; US 34
8.6 mi
·
11 min
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Nasby Street
18
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6 & 34 Highway Street
19
Continue on US 6; US 34
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
20
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
21
Continue on US 6; US 34
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
22
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
23
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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West 4th Avenue
24
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue
25
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
26
Continue on US 6; US 34
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
27
Turn left onto N-44
13 mi
·
14 min
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N-44
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 80 East
29
Merge onto I 80
41 mi
·
40 min
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I 80
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Grand Island
31
Turn left onto South Locust Street
6.6 mi
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10 min
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South Locust Street
32
Continue on N-2 Business
248 ft
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4 sec
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South Locust Street
33
Continue on N-2 Business
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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South Walnut Street
34
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
401 ft
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17 sec
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West 3rd Street
35
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
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 105.6 miles from Imperial, NE, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
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 Imperial, 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 Imperial, NE
This is one driving day of about 211.1 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Imperial, 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 6 & 34 for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.6 mi from Imperial, NE · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.6 miles from Imperial, 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
$33.00 one way
$66.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.24 | $72.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.17 | $10.13 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.55 | $13.51 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Grand Island, NE
Late night in Grand Island on Wednesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
36 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
4h 14m 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 Imperial, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 211.1 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 6 & 34, Highway 6, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.6 miles from Imperial, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.00 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 4h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.3 miles (US 6; US 34 / Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
The route from Imperial, NE to Grand Island, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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