Origin
York, NE
Late night in York on Friday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, NE to Gresham, NE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, NE
Erwin Bosman
Gresham, NE
Gaby Lopez
Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.1-mile drive from York to Gresham, Nebraska, is easily accomplished in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Highway 34 and Highway 69, with a short section on North Lincoln Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route offers an economical way to travel between two points within the Great Plains region. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you can complete this journey in a single day without any need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, efficient path for those looking to cover a short distance quickly.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with 88% of the drive taking place on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along Highway 34. This route offers a consistent driving profile, largely characterized by the open feel of state highways. You won't find dramatic shifts in scenery or road type, but rather a predictable and smooth progression through the Nebraska landscape. It’s a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over varied driving experiences.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 34 and Highway 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant Avenue.
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 26m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Grant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (N-69 / Highway 69): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Grant Avenue
Turn left onto Grant Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34
Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34
Navigation decision point
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
N-69 / Highway 69
Turn left onto N-69 / Highway 69
Navigation decision point
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 34 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Highway 69 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 34
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, NE and Gresham, NE.
1
Start on East 7th Street
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Grant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Grant Avenue
3
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
4
Turn slight right onto North Lincoln Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 34
6
Turn left onto N-69
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 69
7
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
8
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Gresham, NE
Late night in Gresham on Friday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 York, NE to Gresham, NE covers 21.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 34, Highway 69, North Lincoln Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from York, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (N-69 / Highway 69): Navigation decision point.
The route from York, NE to Gresham, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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