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Trip from North Platte, NE to Stanton, NE

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

240.2 mi

387 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Good

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 30m ★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Platte, NE, NE

North Platte, NE

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city in and county seat of Stanton County, Nebraska, United States

Stanton, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Platte, NE to Stanton, NE covers 240.2 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on N-92, Highway 91, Highway 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.3 miles on N-92. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

120.1 miles from North Platte, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
N-92 40.3 mi 46m
Highway 91 36.3 mi 42m
Highway 70 35.8 mi 41m
State Highway 91 29.7 mi 34m
North Jeffers Street 24.9 mi 28m
Highway 22 21.3 mi 24m
Highway 281 14.9 mi 17m
Highway 57 13.7 mi 16m
Longest stretch: N-92 — 40.3 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Platte, NE and Stanton, NE.

1

Start on this road

156 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West William Avenue

400 ft · 19 sec · West William Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 83R

16 ft · 5 sec · South Jeffers Street
4

Turn left onto East William Avenue

298 ft · 20 sec · East William Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 83

0.6 mi · 48 sec · South Dewey Street
6

Turn slight left onto US 83

0.1 mi · 7 sec · East 1st Street
7

Merge onto US 83

25 mi · 28 min · North Jeffers Street
8

Turn right onto N-92

40 mi · 46 min · N-92
9

Turn right onto N-2; N-92

8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2
10

Continue on N-2; N-92

2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
11

Turn left onto N-70

274 ft · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
12

Turn right onto N-70

12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70
13

Turn right onto US 183; N-70

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 183
14

Turn left onto N-70

14 mi · 15 min · Highway 70
15

Continue on N-70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
16

Continue on N-70

5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70
17

Continue on N-70

4.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 70
18

Turn right onto N-22

12 mi · 13 min · Highway 22
19

Turn right onto N-11; N-22

2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
20

Turn left onto N-22

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 22
21

Continue on N-22

0.6 mi · 1 min · Scotia Avenue
22

Continue on N-22

8.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 22
23

At end of road, turn left onto US 281

15 mi · 17 min · Highway 281
24

Turn right onto N-91

9.0 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
25

Continue on N-91

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Orchard Street
26

Continue on N-91

18 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
27

Continue on N-91

0.9 mi · 1 min · West State Street
28

Turn left onto N-91

8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
29

Continue on N-91

6.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 91
30

Continue on N-91

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
31

Continue on N-91

12 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
32

At end of road, turn right onto US 81; N-91

0.3 mi · 18 sec · US 81; N-91
33

Take the exit onto N-91

0.3 mi · 35 sec · N-91
34

Turn right onto N-91

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
35

Continue on N-91

2.0 mi · 2 min · Road W
36

Turn left onto N-57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Road 3
37

Continue on N-57

14 mi · 16 min · Highway 57
38

Continue on N-57

392 ft · 7 sec · State Highway 57
39

Continue on N-57

0.6 mi · 1 min · 8th Street
40

Continue on N-57

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Ivy Street
41

Arrive at destination

Ivy Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.1 miles from North Platte, NE, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.3 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.1 miles or 2h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanton, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Platte, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 North Platte, NE

This is one driving day of about 240.2 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from North Platte, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on N-92 for about 40.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Garfield County, Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burwell, NE

120 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

Gothenburg, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burwell, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from North Platte, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Luigi's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Platte, Nebraska

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13082212961

Visit website

the Espresso Shop | Caravan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Platte, Nebraska

0.9 mi

Tempura | Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Platte, Nebraska

1.1 mi

Luigi's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13082212961

Visit website

the Espresso Shop | Caravan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13085349550

Visit website

Tempura | Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13085320711

Visit website

North 40 Chophouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 4–10 pm

+13082216688

Visit website

The Cedar Room

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13085324825

Visit website

Penny's Diner

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13085359900

Visit website

Merricks Ranch House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13085328200

Visit website

ALICIA'S PUPUSAS INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13086601165

Flying J Travel Center

2.5 mi from route

Cody Park Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

North Platte, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13085356719

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 138.2 — 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 | West William Avenue

Turn right onto West William Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 83R / South Jeffers Street

Turn right onto US 83R / South Jeffers Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East William Avenue

Turn left onto East William Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 83 / South Dewey Street

Turn left onto US 83 / South Dewey Street

Navigation decision point

5
138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | US 281 / Highway 281

At end of road, turn left onto US 281 / Highway 281

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.55 one way

$75.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.23 $82.46
premium $4.89 $46.22 $92.45
diesel $5.61 $53.03 $106.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Runza - Tesla Supercharger

North Platte, NE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 1585 (North Platte, NE)

North Platte, NE

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Flying J 687

North Platte, NE

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Janssen CJDR of North Platte

North Platte, NE

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.1 0 $25.22 $11.53
Efficient EV 60.1 0 $21.02 $9.61
EV Truck/SUV 96.1 1 $33.63 $15.37

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

North Platte, NE

Afternoon in North Platte on Sunday

Local time

1:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Sunny

E 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 2:14AM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Destination

Stanton, NE

Afternoon in Stanton on Sunday

Local time

1:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Sunny

N 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 2:14AM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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

10 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

4h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

240.2 mi in 4h 43m, mostly highway — 40.3 mi of that is on N-92.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 mi on N-92.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on N-92 and Highway 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West William Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 20 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 (West William Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 83R / South Jeffers Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East William Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 240.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.3 miles on N-92. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 (West William Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 83R / South Jeffers Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East William Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Stanton, NE, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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