Origin
Weeping Water, NE
Late night in Weeping Water on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weeping Water, NE to Lincoln, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weeping Water, NE
Tane Winiana
Lincoln, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 32.8-mile drive from Weeping Water, NE to Lincoln, NE, will take approximately 46 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate along O Street and Highway 50, with a small portion on State Spur 13K. With a manageable fuel cost estimated at $5, this journey through the Great Plains region is straightforward. There are no designated overnight stops, and the route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your focus sharp. This trip is ideal for a quick transition between two points within Nebraska.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| O Street | 25.4 mi | 33m |
| Highway 50 | 4 mi | 4m |
| State Spur 13K | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South 40th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West H Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Eldora Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
O Street
— 25.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on West Eldora Street
152 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Eldora Street
2
Turn left onto North East Street
338 ft
·
9 sec
·
North East Street
3
Continue on West H Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West H Street
4
Continue on S-13K
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Spur 13K
5
Turn left onto N-50
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 50
6
Turn right onto US 34
25 mi
·
33 min
·
O Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto South 40th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 40th Street
8
Turn right onto B Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
B Street
9
Arrive at destination
B Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Weeping Water, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.6 — 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
|
North East Street
Turn left onto North East Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
N-50 / Highway 50
Turn left onto N-50 / Highway 50
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 34 / O Street
Turn right onto US 34 / O Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South 40th Street
Turn left onto South 40th Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
B Street
Turn right onto B Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lincoln, NE
Late night in Lincoln on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Eagle, NE
16 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
46m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 46-minute journey. Only about 12% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll be spending most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.4 miles along O Street, indicating a significant portion of the drive involves navigating city streets or county roads. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged experience requiring attention to turns and local traffic patterns as you transition from the Great Plains landscape.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on O Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North East Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weeping Water, NE to Lincoln, NE is easy. At 46m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North East Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (N-50 / Highway 50): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (US 34 / O Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 46m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on O Street. 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: near the start (North East Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (N-50 / Highway 50): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (US 34 / O Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln, 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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