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Kimball, NE Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Kimball, NE is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 291 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Kimball, NE head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Kimball County, Nebraska, United States

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

435.1 mi

Omaha, NE

Quickest Drive

54m

Scottsbluff, NE

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Trips from Kimball, NE

Driving from Kimball, NE

Expect an average of 291 miles and about 5h 2m 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 45 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Kimball, NE are Bellevue, NE (433.6 mi, 7h 28m), Lincoln, NE (383 mi, 6h 33m), Hastings, NE (300.4 mi, 5h 12m), and Scottsbluff, NE (45.2 mi, 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 291-mile drive from Kimball, NE, expect to burn about 11.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Kimball, NE and 2 routes heading into Kimball, NE, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 434 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kimball, NE covers 434 miles and takes approximately 7h 28m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.

The average route from Kimball, NE runs about 291 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 2m. 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, Hastings, NE and Scottsbluff, 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.

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