Trip from Cozad, NE to Eddyville, 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

41m

Distance

29.5 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 44m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 39m

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

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Cozad, NE

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Eddyville, NE

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Trip Overview

Cozad to Eddyville is 29.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Road 761 and Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's the kind of trip you can easily fit into a busy schedule or use as a brief interlude between longer journeys. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss connection between these two points without venturing far from familiar territory.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Road 761	10.9 mi	16m
Highway 21	10 mi	11m
Road 771	6.3 mi	8m
West 8th Street	1.5 mi	3m
Highway 40	0.4 mi	<1m
NE 24C Spur	0.1 mi	<1m
Central Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
H Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Road 761 — 10.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cozad, NE and Eddyville, NE.

Start on H Street

67 ft · 8 sec · H Street

Turn left onto West 8th Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 8th Street

Continue on Road 761

11 mi · 16 min · Road 761

Turn left onto N-21

10 mi · 11 min · Highway 21

Turn right onto Road 771

6.3 mi · 8 min · Road 771

Turn left onto N-40

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Highway 40

Turn right onto NE 24C Spur

0.1 mi · 17 sec · NE 24C Spur

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Continue on Central Avenue

415 ft · 11 sec · Central Avenue

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 8th Street

Turn left onto West 8th Street

Navigation decision point

12.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | N-21 / Highway 21

Turn left onto N-21 / Highway 21

Navigation decision point

22.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | Road 771

Turn right onto Road 771

Navigation decision point

28.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | N-40 / Highway 40

Turn left onto N-40 / Highway 40

Navigation decision point

29.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | NE 24C Spur

Turn right onto NE 24C Spur

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.90 one way

$9.81 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$5.34	$10.69
premium	$5.18	$6.02	$12.04
diesel	$5.35	$6.21	$12.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.9	$3.10	$1.42
Efficient EV	7.4	$2.58	$1.18
EV Truck/SUV	11.8	$4.13	$1.89

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 28, 2026

Origin

Cozad, NE

Afternoon in Cozad on Wednesday

Local time

3:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

ESE 0 to 5 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Destination

Eddyville, NE

Afternoon in Eddyville on Wednesday

Local time

3:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 0 to 5 mph 3% chance 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

41m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 35% of it on highways and the rest on local roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 10.9-mile segment on Road 761, which likely provides a more consistent, uninterrupted driving feel. The transition between Road 761, Highway 21, and Road 771 means you'll experience a few changes in road type and speed. Expect a profile that balances the efficiency of highways with the more local character of county roads, making for a varied, though not overly challenging, 41-minute journey.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Road 761.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 8th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cozad, NE to Eddyville, NE is easy. At 41m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (N-21 / Highway 21): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (Road 771): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,627 ft 2,434 ft

Total Climb

232 ft

Total Descent

277 ft

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