Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Monterey, NE
Sonia Mesa
Wisner, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Monterey to Wisner is 19.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Highway 32, 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. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick connection between these two communities. With no planned stops and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Road | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Highway 32 | 6 mi | 7m |
| 12 Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| South 13th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| E Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue E West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey, NE and Wisner, NE.
Start on 12 Road
Turn left onto N-32
Turn right onto 6 Road
Continue on South 13th Street
Turn right onto US 275
Continue on US 275
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto N-32 / Highway 32
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 6 Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 275 / Avenue E West
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
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 Monterey on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 12:40AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Destination
Afternoon in Wisner on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 12:40AM 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.
About 30% of this 19.9-mile route is highway, with the remaining 70% on surface roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 10.7 miles on 6 Road before transitioning to Highway 32 and then 12 Road. This means you'll experience a good amount of rural cruising, with fewer exits and a more open feel than a full highway drive.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near N-32 / Highway 32.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monterey, NE to Wisner, NE is easy. At 30m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (N-32 / Highway 32): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles (6 Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (US 275 / Avenue E West): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
354 ft
Highest Point
1,528 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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