Origin
Lincoln, NE
Evening in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NE to Ashland, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, NE
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Ashland, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Ashland, NE covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 6, Highway 6, Cornhusker Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 6 and Highway 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 6 and Highway 6. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South 33rd Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Ashland, NE is easy. At 37m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South 33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 6 / Cornhusker Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (N-66 / Highway 66): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 33rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 6 / Cornhusker Highway
Turn right onto US 6 / Cornhusker Highway
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
N-66 / Highway 66
Enter roundabout onto N-66 / Highway 66
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 6 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 6 | 8 mi | 9m |
| Cornhusker Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North 33rd Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| South 33rd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 66 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 6
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NE and Ashland, NE.
1
Start on B Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
B Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 33rd Street
3
Continue on North 33rd Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 33rd Street
4
Turn right onto US 6
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
5
Continue on US 6; I 80 Alt
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6
6
Continue on US 6; I 80 Alt
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 6
7
Enter roundabout onto N-66
225 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highway 66
8
Continue on N-66
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Highway 66
9
Continue on N-66
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South 14th Street
10
Arrive at destination
N-66
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Ashland, NE
Evening in Ashland on Friday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
37m 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 Lincoln, NE to Ashland, NE covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 6, Highway 6, Cornhusker Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Lincoln, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 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.
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Ashland, NE is easy. At 37m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South 33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 6 / Cornhusker Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (N-66 / Highway 66): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lincoln, NE to Ashland, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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