Origin
Cairo, NE
Late night in Cairo on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cairo, NE to Parkview, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
West Highway 2
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, NE and Parkview, NE.
1
Start on N-11
310 ft
·
8 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto N-2
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Highway 2
3
Take the exit onto N-2
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
N-2
Toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
4
Turn left onto West Stolley Park Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Stolley Park Road
5
Turn left onto South Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Adams Street
6
Enter roundabout
262 ft
·
9 sec
7
Continue
128 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn left
436 ft
·
31 sec
9
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 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.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-2 / West Highway 2
Turn right onto N-2 / West Highway 2
Navigation decision point
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
N-2
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
Toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Adams Street
Turn left onto South Adams Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
18 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Parkview, NE
Late night in Parkview on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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?
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.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on West Highway 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on West 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parkview, 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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