Origin
Auburn, NE
Morning in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, NE to Lincoln, NE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Lincoln, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Auburn to Lincoln, this 66.6-mile journey across the Great Plains is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. By utilizing a combination of J Street, Highway 75, and South 64th Road, you will navigate through the heart of Nebraska. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable and efficient path through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 2 | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| Highway 75 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| South 64th Road | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| F Road | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Nebraska Parkway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Rokeby Road | 4 mi | 4m |
| H Road | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| South 40th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 2
— 20.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on US 136
22 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 75
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
J Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 75
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 75
4
Continue on US 75
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 64th Road
5
Turn right onto J Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
J Road
6
Turn left onto South 65th Road
448 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 65th Road
7
Turn right onto N-2
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Highway 2
8
Continue on N-2
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 2
9
Continue on US 75; N-2
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 75
10
Keep slight left at fork onto N-2
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 2
11
Continue on N-2
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I Road
12
Continue on N-2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
13
Continue on N-2
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
H Road
14
Continue on N-2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
15
Continue on N-2
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
F Road
16
Continue on N-2
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Highway 2
17
Continue on N-2; N-43
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
F Road
18
Continue on N-2; N-43
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Rokeby Road
19
Continue on N-2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nebraska Highway 2
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th Street
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway
22
Turn straight onto Nebraska Parkway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nebraska Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn right onto South 40th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 40th Street
24
Enter roundabout onto South 40th Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 40th Street
25
Continue on South 40th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 40th Street
26
Turn left onto B Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
B Street
27
Arrive at destination
B Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Auburn, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 75 / J Street
Turn left onto US 75 / J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
J Road
Turn right onto J Road
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
N-2 / Highway 2
Keep slight left at fork onto N-2 / Highway 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th S...
5
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Lincoln, NE
Morning in Lincoln on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Avoca, NE
34 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 66.6-mile stretch. With 0% of the route categorized as highway, you will spend the entire time navigating local roads that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The journey requires constant adjustments as you transition between J Street, Highway 75, and South 64th Road. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted high-speed stretches. Instead, prepare for a driving experience that feels grounded and responsive as you make your way across the Great Plains landscape.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Highway 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 75 / J Street.
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 68.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 75 / J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (J Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (N-2 / Highway 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lincoln, NE
Full guide →“Star City” · Founded 1856
Lincoln is the capital and second largest city of Nebraska, U.S. As the state capital, it offers several historical sites, as well as museums, art galleries, and other cultural venues.
Top landmarks
- • Nebraska State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Nebraska
- • Sheldon Museum of Art — art museum in Lincoln, Nebraska
- • Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Building — historic building in Lincoln, Nebraska
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Highway 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 / J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (J Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (N-2 / Highway 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln, NE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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