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Fall Road Trips in Nebraska

Routes

30

Avg Distance

363 mi

Avg Drive

6h 37m

Destinations

15

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Nebraska. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 363 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Nebraska routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Nebraska that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 363 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Bellevue, NE → Gering, NE

447.1 mi 8h 6m Score: 8/10

Gering, NE → La Vista, NE

441.6 mi 7h 58m Score: 8/10

Chadron, NE → La Vista, NE

437.4 mi 7h 20m Score: 7/10

Gering, NE → Chalco, NE

436.4 mi 7h 51m Score: 8/10

Omaha, NE → Kimball, NE

435.1 mi 7h 25m Score: 8/10

Kimball, NE → Bellevue, NE

433.6 mi 7h 28m Score: 8/10

La Vista, NE → Kimball, NE

427.5 mi 7h 19m Score: 8/10

Bellevue, NE → Alliance, NE

420.2 mi 8h 4m Score: 8/10

Bridgeport, NE → Omaha, NE

417.9 mi 7h 26m Score: 8/10

Sidney, NE → Omaha, NE

399.6 mi 6h 51m Score: 8/10

Terrytown, NE → Lincoln, NE

398.9 mi 7h 15m Score: 8/10

Lincoln, NE → Gering, NE

397 mi 7h 13m Score: 8/10

Kimball, NE → Lincoln, NE

383 mi 6h 33m Score: 8/10

Norfolk, NE → Gering, NE

374.3 mi 7h 21m Score: 9/10

Lincoln, NE → Alliance, NE

370.1 mi 7h 10m Score: 9/10

Alliance, NE → Fremont, NE

369.9 mi 7h 17m Score: 9/10

Crete, NE → Alliance, NE

365.3 mi 7h 3m Score: 9/10

Seward, NE → Alliance, NE

351.4 mi 6h 44m Score: 9/10

O'Neill, NE → Scottsbluff, NE

327.7 mi 6h 29m Score: 10/10

Norfolk, NE → Imperial, NE

318.1 mi 6h 19m Score: 9/10

Bellevue, NE → Valentine, NE

309.1 mi 6h 11m Score: 9/10

Lincoln, NE → Valentine, NE

308 mi 5h 55m Score: 8/10

Dakota City, NE → North Platte, NE

304.9 mi 6h 1m Score: 8/10

Kimball, NE → Hastings, NE

300.4 mi 5h 12m Score: 8/10

Sutherland, NE → Omaha, NE

300 mi 5h 11m Score: 8/10

Blair, NE → North Platte, NE

294.3 mi 5h 8m Score: 8/10

Papillion, NE → Sutherland, NE

290.8 mi 5h 1m Score: 8/10

Omaha, NE → North Platte, NE

279.5 mi 4h 50m Score: 8/10

Nebraska City, NE → North Platte, NE

274.2 mi 4h 53m Score: 8/10

McCook, NE → Chalco, NE

271.4 mi 5h 4m Score: 8/10

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