Kimball, NE Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Kimball, NE is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 372 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Kimball, NE head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
435.1 mi
Omaha, NE
Quickest Drive
5h 12m
Hastings, NE
Plan Around Kimball, NE
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Kimball, NE
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Kimball, NE
Driving from Kimball, NE
Expect an average of 372 miles and about 6h 25m behind the wheel when leaving Kimball, NE. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 434 miles (7h 28m), while the shortest is just 300 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Kimball, NE are Bellevue, NE (433.6 mi, 7h 28m), Lincoln, NE (383 mi, 6h 33m), and Hastings, NE (300.4 mi, 5h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 372-mile drive from Kimball, NE, expect to burn about 14.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Kimball, NE and 2 routes heading into Kimball, NE, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 300 to 434 miles.
The longest mapped route from Kimball, NE covers 434 miles and takes approximately 7h 28m. Shorter options start at just 300 miles.
The average route from Kimball, NE runs about 372 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Kimball, NE include Bellevue, NE, Lincoln, NE and Hastings, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Kimball, NE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,153
Median Income
$57,153
Median Home Value
$105,700
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Kimball, NE
A sampling of people born in Kimball, NE.
Mike Daum
1995
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Kimball, NE.
Fraternal Hall
clubhouse in Kimball, Nebraska
City data from Wikidata (Q955300), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Kimball, NE
Kimball is a very small town in Kimball County, which is in the Nebraska Panhandle. As of the 2010 U.S. census the population was 2,569 people, all living within 2.71 square miles.
Many tiny places hidden in the United States are proud of their home town and Kimball is no exception. Kimball has historically been called by two different names. Established in 1870, the plot of land that would become Kimball was called "Antelopeville" due to the large population of antelope in the area. In honor of Uninion Pacific worker Thomas Kimball, "Antelopeville" became Kimball in 1885. Kimball has seen periods of growth and decline. There was a little over four thousand people residing in Kimball in 1950. With a population half that size today, there remains an open question on what exactly caused the decline.
1 "High Point" Welcome Center, 204 Kimball Ave (Just South of I-80 at exit 22.), ☏ +1 308 241-0573. M-Sa 8:30AM-4:30PM. Welcomes you to Kimball and the Nebraska Panhandle, called the high point because the tallest hill is 40 miles SW of here. Kimball is really the high point! (updated Jun 2017) 2 Kimball Events Center, 615 East 3rd Street, ☏ +1 308 235-3639. Hours and price will depend on show.. Small theater east of downtown at Washington and 3rd. Occasionally hosts shows, events, and gatherings. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Kimball City Hall (City Clerk Office), 223 South Chestnut Street. M-F 7:30AM-4:30PM. Miniature City Hall conviently located in Downtown, nice to look at from outside, ask if there's tours. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Goodhand Theater, 226 South Chestnut Street, ☏ +1 308 235-2767. Multiple screen theater with good reputation and seniority, being around for over 50 years. (updated Jun 2017) 5 Frenchman Valley Co-op, 3980 West Main Street (North of town, from Kimball you would turn just after the railroad bridge.), ☏ +1 308 235-3562. Whether you are leaving or entering Kimball, the grain towers are quite the sight, stretching over 150 feet into the air. (updated Jun 2017)
1 City of Kimball Park, 250 East 5th Street. 24/7. Public park for all. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Four Winds Golf Course (4WGC), 4530 Gilliland Drive (east of Kimball on NE-71 Bypass, Take Kimball County Road 32 until KCR 45; take that to Country Club and follow it), ☏ +1 308 235-4241. Public golf course, runs on a tee setup, 18 holes. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Kimball Public Library (KPL), 208 South Walnut Street, ☏ +1 308 235-4523. M W F 10AM-5:30PM, Tu Th 1-7PM, Sa 10AM-1PM. Kimball's place to rent books and read! (updated Jun 2017)
1 Kimball Bakery, 124 South Chestnut Street, ☏ +1 308 235-3541. A miniature downtown bakery with bread rolls and general breakfast items. (updated Jun 2017) 2 The 1st Inn Diner (Owned by 1st Inn Kimball Hotel), 1701 South Chestnut Street (County road 41;Old NE-71) (south of town, final intersection before I-80), ☏ +1 308 235-4330. M-F 6AM-8PM; Sa Su 6AM-2PM. A specialty breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant south of Kimball, directly across the street from the Super 8 motel. $5 to $50. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Kwik Stop Mexican Stop (Inside of the Kwik Stop gas station), 230 South Chestnut (at the traffic signal, you can turn in from both 3rd Street and Chestnut Street), ☏ +1 308 235-4668. Decent, yet tiny Mexican fast food inside of Kwik Stop, serves tacos, burritos, and everything in between. (updated Jun 2017)
1 Java Blend, 123 South Chestnut Street, ☏ +1 308 235-2004. M-F 8AM-7PM; Sa 8AM-3PM; closed Sunday. Coffee and snack espresso building, with classic wood design. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Kimball's Bar & Loathing Grill, 206 South Chestnut Street, ☏ +1 308 230-2223. M-F 10AM-1AM, Sa 11AM-1AM; Su noon-1AM. A bar and grill combination: food, drinks, music, parties. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Windbreak Bar/Restaurant, 4552 Gilliand Drive (check out and use the Four Winds Golf Course directions, except you turn left onto Gilliand, instead of right into the parking lot), ☏ +1 308 235-3222. Tu-Th 11AM-8PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 11AM-6PM, closed Monday. Tavern with wine and beer on tap, full restaurant with American culture foods. (updated Jun 2017)
Days Inn by Wyndham, 611 E 3rd St, ☏ +1 308-235-4671. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Continental breakfast and WiFi included. Non-smoking. (updated Apr 2021)
1 Kimball Airport (Robert E. Arraj Field) I-80, take exit 20 for downtown, and 22 for the Nebraska 71 bypass.
Distances between locations in Kimball are short and can easily be traversed by car. Trips are often less than 10 minutes unless you get lost. You shouldn't remain lost for long, however. The street grid consists of numbered streets running from east to west (higher numbers are in the north) intersection with named streets and avenues that run north and south, on which the first number of the street addresses correlates with the number of the previous intersection. (e.g. 102 Chestnut Street is the first house past the corner of 1st and Chestnut Streets). In the winter months, utilize caution as driving can be difficult due to the weather.
Travel tips adapted from Kimball (Nebraska) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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