Origin
Gibbon, NE
Night in Gibbon on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gibbon, NE to Lincoln, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
120.7 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gibbon, NE
patrice schoefolt
Lincoln, NE
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Trip Overview
Gibbon, NE to Lincoln, NE is 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m via I 80, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a highway-focused experience that makes for a quick and efficient journey between these two points. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.4 miles from Gibbon, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 111 mi | 1h 54m |
| Lowell Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Rosa Parks Way | 2 mi | 3m |
| Capitol Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
| K Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Homestead Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| A Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 111 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibbon, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on 1st Street
125 ft
·
10 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LaBarre Street
340 ft
·
17 sec
·
LaBarre Street
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street
329 ft
·
20 sec
·
2nd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto L-10C; I 80 Alt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
5
Continue on L-10C; I 80 Alt
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lowell Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 80 east
7
Merge onto I 80
111 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 80
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 397
Toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
9
Continue on US 77
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Homestead Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Rosa Parks Way
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln
12
Turn slight left onto Rosa Parks Way
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rosa Parks Way
13
Continue on K Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
K Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on Capitol Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capitol Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto A Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
A Street
16
Turn left onto South 37th Street
337 ft
·
17 sec
·
South 37th Street
17
Turn right onto B Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
B Street
18
Arrive at destination
B Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Lincoln with plenty of daylight remaining. Consider leaving Gibbon mid-morning to avoid any potential early commuter traffic and to maximize your time upon arrival in Lincoln. Since the longest stretch is a significant 111 miles on I 80, plan for a fuel stop before you depart Gibbon or upon reaching Lincoln to ensure you have ample gas for your onward journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Gibbon, NE, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gibbon, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gibbon, NE
This is one driving day of about 120.7 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Gibbon, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Gibbon, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LaBarre Street
Turn left onto LaBarre Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
114.7 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 397
Toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska...
6
115.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward Rosa Parks Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Rosa Parks Way
7
116.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Rosa Parks Way, Downtown Lincoln
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.87 one way
$37.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.72 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Lincoln, NE
Night in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Gresham, NE
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
28 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
2h 12m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey taking place on I 80. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 111 miles on I 80. The road largely maintains its interstate character throughout, offering a predictable driving experience. You'll mainly be on I 80, with brief transitions onto Lowell Road and Rosa Parks Way as you approach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Lowell Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LaBarre 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 2h 12m drive. You will face about 10 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 (LaBarre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gibbon, NE and Lincoln, NE, road signs point toward To Ne 2: Beatrice and Nebraska City.
To Ne 2: Beatrice
114.7 mi in
|
~2h
Nebraska City
114.7 mi in
|
~2h
About the Cities
Arriving in Lincoln, NE
Full guide →Lincoln is the capital and second largest city of Nebraska, U.S. As the state capital, it offers several historical sites, as well as museums, art galleries, and other cultural venues.
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 2h 12m. Total distance: 120.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: near the start (LaBarre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln, 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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