Origin
Benedict, NE
Late night in Benedict on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benedict, NE to Gresham, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benedict, NE
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Gresham, NE
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Trip Overview
This short 13.1-mile drive from Benedict to Gresham, Nebraska, will take approximately 26 minutes, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate on Road 24, US 81, and Road 22, with about 17% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is low at just $2, reflecting the minimal distance. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick transition between locations within the Great Plains region. No overnight stays are necessary for this straightforward Nebraska excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road 24 | 10 mi | 21m |
| US 81 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Road 22 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 69 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elmer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Logan Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sherman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Road 24
— 10 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benedict, NE and Gresham, NE.
1
Start on Sherman Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sherman Street
2
Turn right onto Elmer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Elmer Avenue
3
Turn left onto Logan Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Logan Street
4
Continue on S-93C
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Road 22
5
Turn left onto US 81
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 81
6
Turn right onto Road 24
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Road 24
7
Turn right onto N-69
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Highway 69
8
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
9
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Elmer Avenue
Turn right onto Elmer Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Logan Street
Turn left onto Logan Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 81
Turn left onto US 81
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Road 24
Turn right onto Road 24
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:56 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 26-minute trip. While only 17% of the route involves highway driving, the majority is on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles along Road 24. This route offers a more intimate feel of the landscape, with frequent turns guiding you through the Great Plains. It's less about open highway cruising and more about navigating a series of connections.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Road 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elmer 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 6 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 (Elmer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Logan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.1 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 (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Road 24. 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 (Elmer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Logan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gresham, 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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