Origin
Lincoln, NE
Night in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NE to Winnebago, NE
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
108 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, NE to Winnebago, NE covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 33rd Street, North 33rd Street, Cornhusker Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Lincoln, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m 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 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 108 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 33rd 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 Winnebago, NE is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Winnebago, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 33rd Street | — | — |
| North 33rd Street | — | — |
| Cornhusker Highway | — | — |
| North 56th Street | — | — |
| County Road M | — | — |
| County Road 11 | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 33rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NE and Winnebago, NE.
1
Start on B Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
B Street
2
At the end of the 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 Cornhusker Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
5
Turn left onto North 56th Street
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North 56th Street
6
Continue straight
21 mi
·
23 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road M
8
Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road M
9
Turn left onto County Road 11
12 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
10
Continue on Highway 77
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 77
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street
341 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broad Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Broad Street
13
Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 77
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 77
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Charde Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Charde Avenue
17
Continue on Highway 77
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 77
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Bluff Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Bluff Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Lincoln, NE, or about 1h 8m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnebago, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NE
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lincoln, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Lincoln, NE · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Lincoln, 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
$16.88 one way
$33.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Winnebago, NE
Night in Winnebago on Thursday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Fremont, NE
54 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
4 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
2h 16m 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 Winnebago, NE covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 33rd Street, North 33rd Street, Cornhusker Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 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 $16.88 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 Winnebago, NE is easy. At 2h 16m 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 Winnebago, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lincoln, NE to Winnebago, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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