Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cairo, NE
Ahmed Aziz
Parkview, NE
Felix Schickel
Cairo to Parkview is 18.1 miles and takes about 25m via West Highway 2, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on a highway, making it a simple option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Highway 2 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| N-2 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Stolley Park Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, NE and Parkview, NE.
Start on N-11
Turn right onto N-2
Take the exit onto N-2
Turn left onto West Stolley Park Road
Turn left onto South Adams Street
Enter roundabout
Continue
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto N-2 / West Highway 2
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto N-2 toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto South Adams Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Cairo on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Parkview on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey on major roads like West Highway 2 and N-2. You'll experience a 12.3-mile stretch on West Highway 2 without significant interruptions, offering a consistent driving pace. The route transitions to West Stolley Park Road closer to your destination, introducing a slightly different feel as you approach Parkview. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Highway 2 and N-2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near N-2 / West Highway 2.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (N-2 / West Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (N-2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
46 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
1,950 ft
Elevation Range
100 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr 09:30-22:30; Sa 10...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:30-22:30; Fr 06:30-23:00; Sa 07...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
NE
Cuisine: american
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websitePark
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Visit websiteHotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Visit websiteHotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Visit websiteHotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, right off the route
Grand Island, NE
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
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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