Origin
Overton, NE
Afternoon in Overton on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overton, NE to Eddyville, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overton, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Eddyville, NE
Gaby Lopez
Trip Overview
Overton to Eddyville is 22.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Road 444 and Highway 40, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip takes you across the open landscapes of Nebraska's Great Plains region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick hop between communities without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 31% of the journey on highway. You'll encounter stretches on Road 444, including one continuous segment of 14.8 miles, before transitioning to Highway 40 and then Lincoln Street. The road conditions are generally straightforward, reflecting the open country of the Great Plains. Expect a blend of well-maintained main roads and potentially some quieter local stretches as you approach your destination.
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.
Road 444 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Overton, NE to Eddyville, NE is easy. At 29m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (N-40 / Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (NE 24C Spur): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
N-40 / Highway 40
Turn left onto N-40 / Highway 40
Navigation decision point
3
21.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NE 24C Spur
Turn right onto NE 24C Spur
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road 444 | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Highway 40 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 30 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NE 24C Spur | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Road 444
— 14.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overton, NE and Eddyville, NE.
1
Start on US 30; I 80 Alt
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highway 30
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lincoln Street
3
Continue on Road 444
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Road 444
4
Turn left onto N-40
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 40
5
Turn right onto NE 24C Spur
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NE 24C Spur
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on Central Avenue
415 ft
·
11 sec
·
Central Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Eddyville, NE
Afternoon in Eddyville on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
29m 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 Overton, NE to Eddyville, NE covers 22.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Road 444, Highway 40, Lincoln Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Overton, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 Overton, NE to Eddyville, NE is easy. At 29m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (N-40 / Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (NE 24C Spur): Navigation decision point.
The route from Overton, NE to Eddyville, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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