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Trip from Bradshaw, NE to Gresham, NE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

27.6 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bradshaw, NE, NE

Bradshaw, NE

Mario Amé

Downtown Gresham, NE, NE

Gresham, NE

Gaby Lopez

Trip Overview

Bradshaw to Gresham is 27.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Nebraska communities. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick journey or as part of a larger exploration of the area. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it a simple and predictable drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 34 17 mi 19m
Highway 69 8.7 mi 10m
US 34 1.4 mi 1m
Elm Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lincoln Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Jackson Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 34 — 17 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradshaw, NE and Gresham, NE.

1

Start on East Jackson Street

87 ft · 5 sec · East Jackson Street
2

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Lincoln Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt

6.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 34
4

Turn left onto US 34; US 81; I 80 Alt

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 34; US 81; I 80 Alt
5

Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt

10 mi · 11 min · Highway 34
6

Turn left onto N-69

8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 69
7

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Elm Street
8

Arrive at destination

Elm Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — 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 | Lincoln Street

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34

At end of road, turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34

Navigation decision point

3
8.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34

Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34

Navigation decision point

3
18.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | N-69 / Highway 69

Turn left onto N-69 / Highway 69

Navigation decision point

4
27.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | Elm Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.59 one way

$9.18 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.00 $10.00
premium $5.18 $5.63 $11.26
diesel $5.35 $5.81 $11.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.86 $1.77

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of May 25, 2026

Origin

Bradshaw, NE

Afternoon in Bradshaw on Wednesday

Local time

2:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

S 15 to 20 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 24 at 10:34PM CDT until May 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Gresham, NE

Afternoon in Gresham on Wednesday

Local time

2:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

S 15 to 20 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 24 at 10:34PM CDT until May 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

1 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

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is almost entirely highway, with a 98% highway share, so expect a quick and efficient journey. You'll be on Highway 34 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17 miles, offering a consistent driving experience. The profile is highway-focused, meaning you'll likely encounter higher speed limits and smoother pavement for the majority of the trip. This route is designed for covering ground with minimal fuss.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Highway 34.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 34 and Highway 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Street.

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 33m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,720 ft 1,549 ft

Total Climb

87 ft

Total Descent

190 ft

Highest Point

1,720 ft

Elevation Range

172 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Bradshaw, NE

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Bradshaw Town Hall — rathaus in Bradshaw, United States of America

Arriving in Gresham, NE

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Clem's Opera House — opera house in Gresham, United States of America

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 33m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 miles on Highway 34. 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 (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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