Origin
Walthill, NE
Afternoon in Walthill on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walthill, NE to Pender, 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.
Walthill, NE
Raphael Loquellano
Pender, NE
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
This short, 18.2-mile journey from Walthill to Pender, Nebraska, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 31 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Highway 94 and 21 Road before connecting to Highway 16. Given its brevity, it's an ideal addition to a larger trip or a quick local excursion. You can expect a modest fuel cost of around $3 for this drive. Both your starting point and destination are situated within the expansive Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travel.
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
The drive is largely highway-focused, with 69% of the 18.2 miles spent on main roads like Highway 94 and Highway 16. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.7 miles on Highway 94, providing a consistent pace. The route transitions between highways and local roads, offering a varied driving experience without becoming overly complex. This highway-centric profile means steady progress is the hallmark of this particular trip.
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 around 0.1 miles in near N-94 / South Hogeland 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: at 0.1 miles (N-94 / South Hogeland Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (21 Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (21 Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-94 / South Hogeland Street
Turn right onto N-94 / South Hogeland Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
21 Road
Turn left onto 21 Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
21 Road
Turn left onto 21 Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
X Road
Turn sharp right onto X Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
18.2 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 Walthill, NE and Pender, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto N-94
405 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Hogeland Street
3
Continue on N-94
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 94
4
Turn left onto 21 Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
21 Road
5
Continue on Y Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Y Road
6
Turn left onto 21 Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
21 Road
7
Turn sharp right onto X Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
X Road
8
Turn right onto N-16
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 16
9
Turn right onto N-9; N-16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 9
10
Continue on N-9; N-16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
11
Turn left onto Main Street
36 ft
·
1 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
Pender, NE
Afternoon in Pender on Thursday
Local time
4:57 PM
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
27 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
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 Walthill, NE to Pender, 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 Walthill, 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: at 0.1 miles (N-94 / South Hogeland Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (21 Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (21 Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Walthill, NE to Pender, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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