Origin
Lincoln, NE
Morning in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Auburn, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 40th Street, Nebraska Parkway, I 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 66.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 40th 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 40th Street | — | — |
| Nebraska Parkway | — | — |
| I 29 | — | — |
| Highway 2 | — | — |
| Rokeby Road | — | — |
| F Road | — | — |
| H Road | — | — |
| I Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 40th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NE and Auburn, NE.
1
Start on B Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
B Street
2
Turn right onto South 40th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 40th Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 40th Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 40th Street
5
Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Nebraska Parkway
6
Turn left onto NE 2 East, I 29
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NE 2 East, I 29
7
Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nebraska Highway 2
8
Continue on Rokeby Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Rokeby Road
9
Continue on F Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
F Road
10
Continue on Highway 2
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highway 2
11
Continue on F Road
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
F Road
12
Continue on Highway 2
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
13
Continue on H Road
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
H Road
14
Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
15
Continue on I Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I Road
16
Continue on Highway 2
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 2
17
Continue on Highway 75
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 75
18
Turn right onto South 63rd Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 63rd Road
19
Turn left onto Jade Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jade Road
20
Turn right onto South 64th Road
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 64th Road
21
Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 75
22
Continue on J Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
J Street
23
Turn right onto Central Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Lincoln, NE · 40m 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Lincoln, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, NE
The final approach into Auburn, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 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 | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
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
Auburn, NE
Morning in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Elmwood, NE
33 mi in
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
1h 20m 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 Auburn, NE covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 40th Street, Nebraska Parkway, I 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $10.41 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 Auburn, NE is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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