Origin
Kearney, NE
Afternoon in Kearney on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kearney, NE to Winnebago, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
216.5 mi
348 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kearney, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kearney, NE to Winnebago, NE covers 216.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 $33.85 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
108.3 miles from Kearney, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 216.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 216.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
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 4h 22m 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 Winnebago, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 24th Street | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Grand Island | — | — |
| South Locust Street | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| Husker Highway | — | — |
| South Gunbarrel Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 24th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney, NE and Winnebago, 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
41 mi
·
40 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Island
7
Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Locust Street
8
Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 34
9
Turn left onto Husker Highway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Husker Highway
10
Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Gunbarrel Road
11
Turn right onto Highway 30
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
12
Continue on G Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
13
Continue on 16th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Street
14
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 30
15
Continue on US Highway 30
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 30
16
Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South 9th Street
17
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn right onto 8th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
8th Street
19
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
20
Turn right onto 23rd Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
23rd Street
21
Continue on Road D
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Road D
22
Turn left onto County Road 19
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 19
23
Turn right onto Road S
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Road S
24
Turn right onto Road 5
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Road 5
25
Turn left onto Highway 30
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 30
26
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn left onto Highway 77
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 77
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Charde Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Charde Avenue
31
Continue on Highway 77
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 77
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Bluff Street
33
Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Bluff Street
34
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 108.3 miles from Kearney, NE, or about 2h 11m 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 48 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.3 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnebago, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 216.5 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 108.3 mi from Kearney, NE · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.3 miles from Kearney, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winnebago, NE
The final approach into Winnebago, 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 Winnebago, 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
$33.85 one way
$67.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.16 | $74.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.66 | $83.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.80 | $95.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.73 | $10.39 |
| Efficient EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.31 | $13.86 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Winnebago, NE
Afternoon in Winnebago on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, NE
108 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
32 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 22m 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 Winnebago, NE covers 216.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 108.3 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 $33.85 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 22m 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 Winnebago, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kearney, NE to Winnebago, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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