Origin
Wood River, NE
Afternoon in Wood River on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wood River, NE to Parkview, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wood River, NE
Александр Ершков
Parkview, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
Wood River to Parkview is 15.2 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Highway 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, easy drive stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska. It's a straightforward trip primarily on Highway 30, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion or a brief connection between two points. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, so plan for a consistent driving experience. This route is best suited for those needing a simple, direct connection with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey utilizing main roads like Highway 30 and West Stolley Park Road. You'll experience a consistent road surface and speed for much of the 15.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.4 miles along Highway 30, offering a smooth, predictable pace. While the profile is predominantly highway, there are brief transitions onto local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward driving experience without many complex turns or drastic changes in road type.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 30 and West Stolley Park Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (West Old Highway 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.9 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30
Turn right onto US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Old Highway 30
Keep slight right at fork onto West Old Highway 30
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Adams Street
Turn left onto South Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 30 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| West Stolley Park Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Old Highway 30 | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Highway 30 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Front Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Husker Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 30
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood River, NE and Parkview, NE.
1
Start on East Street
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn right onto US 30; I 80 Alt
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 30
3
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
4
Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highway 30
5
Turn right onto West Husker Highway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Husker Highway
6
Continue on West Old Highway 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Old Highway 30
7
Keep slight right at fork onto West Old Highway 30
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Old Highway 30
8
Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Stolley Park Road
9
Continue on West Stolley Park Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Stolley Park Road
10
Turn left onto South Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Adams Street
11
Enter roundabout
262 ft
·
9 sec
12
Continue
128 ft
·
14 sec
13
Turn left
436 ft
·
31 sec
14
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Parkview, NE
Afternoon in Parkview on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
22m 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 Wood River, NE to Parkview, NE covers 15.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 30, West Stolley Park Road, West Old Highway 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Wood River, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (West Old Highway 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.9 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wood River, NE to Parkview, 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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