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Trip from Doniphan, NE to Parkview, NE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

11.7 mi

19 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

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

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Downtown Doniphan, NE, NE

Doniphan, NE

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Downtown Parkview, NE, NE

Parkview, NE

Felix Schickel

Trip Overview

Doniphan to Parkview is 11.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US Highway 281, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a quick transit rather than an extensive exploration. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed, ideal for connecting two nearby points without significant time commitment. It’s a functional drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 281 8.1 mi 9m
West Stolley Park Road 1.8 mi 3m
Highway 281 1 mi 1m
West Pine Street 0.5 mi <1m
South Adams Street 0.1 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 281 — 8.1 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Doniphan, NE and Parkview, NE.

1

Start on South 1st Street

350 ft · 17 sec · South 1st Street
2

Turn right onto West Pine Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Pine Street
3

Turn right onto US 34; US 281

8.1 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281
4

Continue on US 281; N-2; I 80 Alt

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 281
5

Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Stolley Park Road
6

Turn left onto South Adams Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Adams Street
7

Enter roundabout

262 ft · 9 sec
8

Continue

128 ft · 14 sec
9

Turn left

436 ft · 31 sec
10

Turn right

113 ft · 8 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Pine Street

Turn right onto West Pine Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | West Stolley Park Road

Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | South Adams Street

Turn left onto South Adams Street

Navigation decision point

6
11.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
11.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.95 one way

$3.90 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.62 $2.13 $4.26
premium $5.25 $2.42 $4.84
diesel $6.28 $2.89 $5.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.02 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Doniphan, NE

Afternoon in Doniphan on Friday

Local time

12:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

30°F

Widespread Frost

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:08PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:00PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Parkview, NE

Afternoon in Parkview on Friday

Local time

12:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

30°F

Widespread Frost

SSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:08PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:00PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing main roads like US Highway 281. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.1 miles on US Highway 281, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely defined by these main highways, suggesting a smooth and predictable experience. Expect a consistent feel as you travel, with the landscape of the Great Plains unfolding along the way. It’s a driving experience that prioritizes forward momentum.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on US Highway 281.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 281 and West Stolley Park Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Pine Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 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 (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West Stolley Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,950 ft 1,850 ft

Total Climb

8 ft

Total Descent

103 ft

Highest Point

1,950 ft

~0.8 mi in

Elevation Range

100 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Doniphan, NE

Full guide →

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 16m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on US Highway 281. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West Stolley Park Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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