Origin
Monterey, NE
Late night in Monterey on Friday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monterey, NE to Bancroft, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monterey, NE
Sonia Mesa
Trip Overview
The drive from Monterey, NE to Bancroft, NE covers 27.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 9, Highway 51, Highway 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Highway 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 27.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 9 and Highway 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on Highway 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 9 and Highway 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near N-32 / Highway 32.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monterey, NE to Bancroft, NE is easy. At 45m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (N-32 / Highway 32): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 275 / South Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (N-9 / Highway 9): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
N-32 / Highway 32
Turn right onto N-32 / Highway 32
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 275 / South Lincoln Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 275 / South Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
N-9 / Highway 9
Turn right onto N-9 / Highway 9
Navigation decision point
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
N-51 / Highway 51
Turn right onto N-51 / Highway 51
Navigation decision point
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 9 | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| Highway 51 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Highway 32 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| 12 Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| South Lincoln Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Grove Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Highway 275 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 9
— 9.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey, NE and Bancroft, NE.
1
Start on 12 Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
12 Road
2
Turn right onto N-32
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 32
3
Continue on N-32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grove Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 275
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Street
5
Continue on US 275
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Highway 275
6
Turn right onto N-9
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 9
7
Turn right onto N-51
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 51
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
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
Bancroft, NE
Late night in Bancroft on Friday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
45m 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 Monterey, NE to Bancroft, NE covers 27.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 9, Highway 51, Highway 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Monterey, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 Monterey, NE to Bancroft, NE is easy. At 45m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (N-32 / Highway 32): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 275 / South Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (N-9 / Highway 9): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monterey, NE to Bancroft, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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