Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
175.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from North Platte, NE to Alliance, NE covers 175.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West William Avenue, South Jeffers Street, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.81 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.6 miles from North Platte, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 175.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West William Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jeffers Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East A Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Spruce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte, NE and Alliance, NE.
Start on the route
Turn right onto West William Avenue
Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
Continue on East A Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
Turn right onto North Spruce Street
Turn left onto Highway 26 West
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Turn right onto Laramie Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alliance, NE than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Platte, 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 North Platte, NE
This is one driving day of about 175.3 miles and 2h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.6 mi from North Platte, NE · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
The final approach into Alliance, 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 Alliance, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.81 one way
$47.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| premium | $4.15 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.41 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.54 | $11.22 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in North Platte on Saturday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Alliance on Saturday
Local time
4:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
36°F
Brush, CO
88 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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