Origin
Wayne, NE
Evening in Wayne on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, NE to Lexington, NE
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
223 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, NE
Alina Vilchenko
Lexington, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
The drive from Wayne, NE to Lexington, NE covers 223 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 15, Highway 275, East Omaha Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.87 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
111.5 miles from Wayne, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 223 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 15 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wayne, NE to Lexington, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 275 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Omaha Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbus Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gleason Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 370th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 15
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, NE and Lexington, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Highway 15
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 15
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 275
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 275
4
Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Omaha Avenue
5
Turn left onto South 13th Street
39 mi
·
41 min
·
South 13th Street
6
Turn right onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22
7
Continue on Columbus Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Avenue
8
Turn left onto Gleason Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gleason Street
9
Continue on 370th Avenue
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
370th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Highway 30
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 30
11
Continue on 16th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Street
12
Continue on G Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
13
Continue on Highway 30
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
14
Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Gunbarrel Road
15
Continue on Husker Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Husker Highway
16
Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 34
17
Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Locust Street
18
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
19
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 283: Lexington, Arapahoe
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 283 North: Lexington
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 283 North: Lexington
22
Turn straight onto Plum Creek Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Plum Creek Parkway
23
Continue on North Jackson Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Jackson Street
24
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Street
25
Turn right onto North Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Washington Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.5 miles from Wayne, NE, or about 1h 51m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.5 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wayne, 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 Wayne, NE
This is one driving day of about 223 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wayne, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.5 mi from Wayne, NE · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 111.5 miles from Wayne, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lexington, NE
The final approach into Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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
$33.87 one way
$67.74 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.10 | $84.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.54 | $99.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.51 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.22 | $14.27 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Lexington, NE
Evening in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Aurora, NE
112 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
2 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
3h 42m 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 Wayne, NE to Lexington, NE covers 223 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 15, Highway 275, East Omaha Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 miles from Wayne, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wayne, NE to Lexington, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wayne, NE to Lexington, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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