Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 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.
Milford, NE
A K
Staplehurst, NE
Barnabas Davoti
Milford to Staplehurst is 20.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via 238th Road and Branched Oak Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a quick hop between two points, perfect for a simple transit or a brief excursion. You won't encounter major highways, so expect a more local feel. Plan for a brief drive that doesn't require extensive preparation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 238th Road | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Branched Oak Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| 280th Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| McKelvie Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Columbia Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Waverly Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NE and Staplehurst, NE.
Start on North A Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn left onto US 34; I 80 Alt
Continue on US 34; I 80 Alt
Turn right onto South Columbia Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Waverly Road
Turn right onto N-15
Turn left onto S-80C
Continue on West Railroad Street
At end of road, turn left onto B Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / North State Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto US 34; I 80 Alt / McKelvie Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Waverly Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto B Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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 Milford on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Staplehurst on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway miles. You'll navigate primarily using 238th Road, Branched Oak Road, and 280th Road. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 8.7 miles on 238th Road. Expect a rural cruising experience as you traverse these local routes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / North State Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.1 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / McKelvie Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
221 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
1,557 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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