Origin
Kearney, NE
Morning in Kearney on Monday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearney, NE to Falls City, NE
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
236.2 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
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6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearney, NE
Jean-Rene Chazottes
Trip Overview
The drive from Kearney, NE to Falls City, NE covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 24th Street, 2nd Avenue, I 80 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.88 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
118.1 miles from Kearney, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 236.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 24th Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kearney, NE to Falls City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 24th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rokeby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 24th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney, NE and Falls City, NE.
1
Start on Central Avenue
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 24th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 24th Street
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
2nd Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 80 East
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 80 East
5
Merge slight left
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
7
Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Homestead Expressway
8
Continue on US Highway 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 77
9
Keep slight left to continue on Nebraska Highway 2
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Nebraska Highway 2
10
Continue on Rokeby Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Rokeby Road
11
Continue on F Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
F Road
12
Continue on Highway 2
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highway 2
13
Continue on F Road
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
F Road
14
Continue on Highway 2
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
15
Continue on H Road
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
H Road
16
Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
17
Continue on I Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I Road
18
Continue on Highway 2
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 2
19
Continue on Highway 75
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 75
20
Turn right onto South 63rd Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South 63rd Road
21
Turn left onto Jade Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jade Road
22
Turn right onto South 64th Road
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 64th Road
23
Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 75
24
Continue on J Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
J Street
25
Continue on Highway 75
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 75
26
Continue on 639 Avenue
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
639 Avenue
27
Continue on 639 Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
639 Boulevard
28
Turn left onto 712 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
712 Road
29
Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
651 Boulevard
30
Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Street
31
Turn right onto East 16th Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 16th Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 118.1 miles from Kearney, NE, or about 2h 10m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 10m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Falls City, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kearney, 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 Kearney, NE
This is one driving day of about 236.2 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kearney, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.1 mi from Kearney, NE · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 118.1 miles from Kearney, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Falls City, NE
The final approach into Falls City, 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 Falls City, 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
$35.88 one way
$71.75 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.55 | $79.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.48 | $104.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.80 | $11.34 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.67 | $9.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.07 | $15.12 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Falls City, NE
Morning in Falls City on Monday
Local time
6:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Lincoln, NE
118 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
29 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
4h 21m 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 Kearney, NE to Falls City, NE covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 24th Street, 2nd Avenue, I 80 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 miles from Kearney, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.88 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 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kearney, NE to Falls City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kearney, NE to Falls City, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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