Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gering, NE
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Alliance, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Gering to Alliance is 55.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via US Highway 385, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Nebraska, transitioning from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. You'll be on mostly highway for this drive, making it a straightforward connection between these two communities. It's a quick hop that's easy to fit into any schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 385 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| L62A | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Highway 26 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| South Highway 385 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Highway 92 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Highway L79E | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 26 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Gering, NE and Alliance, NE.
Start on Q Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Turn left onto M Street
Continue on Old Oregon Trail
Continue on N-92
Turn left onto L-79E
Turn right onto US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on US 26
Continue on L-62A
At end of road, turn left onto US 385
Continue on US 385
Turn right onto N-2
Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Turn right onto Laramie Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Gering, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto M Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto L-79E / Highway L79E
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Emerson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Gering on Thursday
Local time
4:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Destination
Late night in Alliance on Thursday
Local time
4:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:20AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
56°F
Bridgeport, NE
28 mi in
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.
You'll spend about 73% of the 55.3 miles on highways, covering a longest stretch of 16.9 miles on US Highway 385. The drive is mostly highway cruising, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. Expect to transition from highway to surface roads for the final portion of the drive.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 385 and L62A. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 10th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m 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: near the start (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (L-79E / Highway L79E): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
477 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
4,268 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
446 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1887
Gering, the seat of Scottsbluff county, is a relatively small city south of Scottsbluff. Gering is the oldest of the Scottsbluff/Gering/Terrytown Triplets.
Top landmarks
Alliance is a city in the Nebraska Panhandle with a population of 8,100 in 2019.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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