Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, NE
Gustavo Ramos
Alexandria, NE
Muhammed Fatih Beki
Hebron, NE to Alexandria, NE is 18.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Highway 136 and US 81, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Nebraska communities. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a quick and easy transit. Consider this for a simple point-to-point connection or as part of a larger regional exploration.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 136 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Highway 53 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| US 81 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Mercy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, NE and Alexandria, NE.
Start on South 7th Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto US 81
Turn left onto US 136
Turn left onto N-53
Continue on N-53
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 81
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto N-53 / Highway 53
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Hebron on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 1:42AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Destination
Afternoon in Alexandria on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 1:42AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is almost entirely highway, with 94% of the 18.7 miles on main roads like Highway 136, Highway 53, and US 81. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles, also on Highway 136. Expect mostly rural cruising, as you transition from one highway to another. You'll likely notice the consistent, open feel typical of driving through the Great Plains.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 136 and Highway 53. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (N-53 / Highway 53): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
234 ft
Total Descent
223 ft
Highest Point
1,543 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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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