Origin
Lincoln, NE
Night in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, NE to Bennington, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, NE
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Bennington, NE
Gene Samit
Trip Overview
Lincoln, NE to Bennington, NE is 62.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I 80 and I 680, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, making it a straightforward trip. Given its short distance and efficient route, it’s ideal for a single-day journey. You’ll spend most of your time on interstates, so expect a quick transit between these two points. This route is best suited for travelers looking for a simple, direct connection between cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 39.2 mi | 40m |
| I 680 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Highway 36 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North 56th Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway 133 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Cornhusker Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North 33rd Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 133 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 39.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NE and Bennington, NE.
1
Start on B Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
B Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 33rd Street
3
Continue on North 33rd Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 33rd Street
4
Turn right onto US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
5
Turn left onto L-55X
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 56th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 east
7
Merge onto I 80
39 mi
·
40 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 680 North
9
Continue on I 680
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680
Toward I 680 north
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6
Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
11
Turn straight onto N-133
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blair High Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on N-133
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on N-133
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on N-133
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 133
15
Turn left onto N-36
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bennington Road
Toward Bennington, Fremont
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto N-36
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 36
17
Turn left onto North 156th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 156th Street
18
Turn left onto 1st Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
1st Street
19
Turn left
42 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Lincoln, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 33rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
6
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
N-36 / Bennington Road
Turn left onto N-36 / Bennington Road toward Bennington, Fremont
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Bennington, Fremont
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.77 one way
$19.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bennington, NE
Night in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
1h 15m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 80 and I 680. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 39.2 miles on I 80 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a smooth, uninterrupted experience for the majority of the drive. While primarily interstate, Highway 36 provides a brief change of scenery before you reach your destination. Expect a practical and efficient driving experience throughout.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and I 680. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South 33rd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South 33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 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 Lincoln, NE and Bennington, NE, road signs point toward Blair and Fremont.
Blair
54.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Fremont
58.4 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via N-36
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 15m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (South 33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.8 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 Bennington, 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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