Origin
Lincoln, NE
Afternoon in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NE to Hooper, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Hooper, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Hooper, NE covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 77, County Road 11, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on US 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Hooper, NE covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South 33rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 32.9 miles (US 77; N-92 / County Road M): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
32.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 77; N-92 / County Road M
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / County Road M
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 77 / County Road 11
Turn left onto US 77 / County Road 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
S-27E / South Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto S-27E / South Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 77 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| County Road 11 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Highway 77 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| North 56th Street | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| County Road M | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| South Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Highway 275 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Cornhusker Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NE and Hooper, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
5
Turn left onto L-55X
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North 56th Street
6
Continue on US 77
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 77
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
217 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road M
8
Continue on US 77; N-92
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road M
9
Turn left onto US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highway 77
11
Enter roundabout onto S-27E
341 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
12
Continue on S-27E
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77
15
Turn left onto Old Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 275
16
Continue on East Howard Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Howard Street
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Lincoln, NE · 43m 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
Arriving in Hooper, NE
The final approach into Hooper, 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
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 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 | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
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
Hooper, NE
Afternoon in Hooper on Thursday
Local time
3:02 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
1h 26m 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 Hooper, NE covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 77, County Road 11, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.32 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 32.9 miles (US 77; N-92 / County Road M): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lincoln, NE to Hooper, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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