Origin
Tecumseh, NE
Morning in Tecumseh on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
147.3 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Island, NE
Ahmet Arıkaya
Trip Overview
The drive from Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 147.3 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, Broadway Street, North 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.37 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.6 miles from Tecumseh, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 147.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, NE and Grand Island, NE.
1
Start on Clay Street
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clay Street
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto North 12th Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 12th Street
5
Continue on North 13th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 13th Street
6
Continue on Highway 50
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 50
7
Turn left onto Highway 41
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Highway 41
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
9
Turn right onto West Highway 41
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Highway 41
10
Continue on Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on West Highway 41
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Highway 41
12
Continue on East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 3rd Street
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on Highway 103
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 103
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 33
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
17
Continue on 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
18
Turn right onto Highway 80E
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 80E
19
Continue on 420th Road
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
420th Road
20
Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 80 west
21
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
50 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward NE 2: Grand Island
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NE 2: Grand Island
23
Turn right onto Highway 2
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
24
Turn left onto Highway 34
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 34
25
Turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stuhr Road
26
Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fonner Park Road
27
Turn right onto South Locust Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Locust Street
28
Continue on South Locust Street
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Locust Street
29
Continue on South Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Walnut Street
30
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
400 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 3rd Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Tecumseh, NE, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.6 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Island, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tecumseh, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Tecumseh, NE
This is one driving day of about 147.3 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tecumseh, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.6 mi from Tecumseh, NE · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.6 miles from Tecumseh, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Island, NE
The final approach into Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.37 one way
$44.75 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.72 | $65.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Grand Island, NE
Morning in Grand Island on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Lincoln, NE
74 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
2h 24m 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 Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 147.3 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, Broadway Street, North 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.6 miles from Tecumseh, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.37 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 Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tecumseh, NE to Grand Island, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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