Origin
Pender, NE
Afternoon in Pender on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pender, NE to Walthill, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pender, NE
Barnabas Davoti
Walthill, NE
Raphael Loquellano
Trip Overview
The drive from Pender, NE to Walthill, NE covers 18.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 94, 21 Road, Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Highway 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 18.2 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 94 and 21 Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on Highway 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 94 and 21 Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-9; N-16 / 4th Street.
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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-9; N-16 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (N-16 / Highway 16): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (21 Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-9; N-16 / 4th Street
Turn right onto N-9; N-16 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
N-16 / Highway 16
Turn left onto N-16 / Highway 16
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
21 Road
Turn sharp left onto 21 Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Y Road
At end of road, turn right onto Y Road
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 94 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| 21 Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Highway 16 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| X Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Highway 9 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Y Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 94
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pender, NE and Walthill, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto N-9; N-16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
3
Continue on N-9; N-16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 9
4
Turn left onto N-16
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 16
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto X Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
X Road
6
Turn sharp left onto 21 Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
21 Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Y Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Y Road
8
Turn left onto 21 Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
21 Road
9
Turn right onto N-94
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 94
10
Continue on N-94
405 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Hogeland Street
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Walthill, NE
Afternoon in Walthill on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Pender, NE to Walthill, NE covers 18.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 94, 21 Road, Highway 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Pender, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 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 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-9; N-16 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (N-16 / Highway 16): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (21 Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Pender, NE to Walthill, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More from Pender, NE
More trips to Walthill, NE
Explore more options from Pender, NE or browse trips ending in Walthill, NE.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NE road trips.
Explore maps for Pender, NE or Walthill, NE on MapSof.net.