Origin
Monterey, NE
Late night in Monterey on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monterey, NE to West Point, NE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monterey, NE
Sonia Mesa
West Point, NE
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Monterey, NE to West Point, NE covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 32, 12 Road, West Grove Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Highway 32. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Monterey, NE to West Point, NE covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m, 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 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 32 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 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 2.5 miles in near N-32 / Highway 32.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 8.1 miles (East Bridge Street): 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
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Bridge Street
Turn right onto East Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Colfax Street
Turn left onto North Colfax Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 32 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| 12 Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West Grove Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Colfax Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 32
— 4.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey, NE and West Point, 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
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Lincoln Street
5
Turn right onto East Bridge Street
363 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Bridge Street
6
Turn left onto North Colfax Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Colfax Street
7
Turn right
222 ft
·
9 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
West Point, NE
Late night in West Point on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
28 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
14m 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 West Point, NE covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 32, 12 Road, West Grove Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.28 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 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 8.1 miles (East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Monterey, NE to West Point, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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