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Trip from Wood River, NE to Parkview, NE

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

Drive Time

22m

Distance

15.2 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m ★

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

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Downtown Wood River, NE, NE

Wood River, NE

Александр Ершков

Downtown Parkview, NE, NE

Parkview, NE

Felix Schickel

Trip Overview

Wood River to Parkview is 15.2 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Highway 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, easy drive stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska. It's a straightforward trip primarily on Highway 30, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion or a brief connection between two points. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, so plan for a consistent driving experience. This route is best suited for those needing a simple, direct connection with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 30 7.4 mi 9m
West Stolley Park Road 2.6 mi 4m
West Old Highway 30 2 mi 2m
West Highway 30 1.9 mi 2m
West Front Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Husker Highway 0.4 mi <1m
South Adams Street 0.1 mi <1m
East Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 30 — 7.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wood River, NE and Parkview, NE.

1

Start on East Street

21 ft · 8 sec · East Street
2

Turn right onto US 30; I 80 Alt

7.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 30
3

Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Front Street
4

Continue on US 30; I 80 Alt

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Highway 30
5

Turn right onto West Husker Highway

0.4 mi · 31 sec · West Husker Highway
6

Continue on West Old Highway 30

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Old Highway 30
7

Keep slight right at fork onto West Old Highway 30

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Old Highway 30
8

Turn right onto West Stolley Park Road

262 ft · 9 sec · West Stolley Park Road
9

Continue on West Stolley Park Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Stolley Park Road
10

Turn left onto South Adams Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · South Adams Street
11

Enter roundabout

262 ft · 9 sec
12

Continue

128 ft · 14 sec
13

Turn left

436 ft · 31 sec
14

Turn right

113 ft · 8 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30

Turn right onto US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30

Navigation decision point

4
11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | West Old Highway 30

Keep slight right at fork onto West Old Highway 30

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
14.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | South Adams Street

Turn left onto South Adams Street

Navigation decision point

6
15 mi into trip | ~21m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
15.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.24 one way

$4.49 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $2.48 $4.96
premium $4.72 $2.82 $5.64
diesel $4.80 $2.87 $5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
Efficient EV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61
EV Truck/SUV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 29, 2026

Origin

Wood River, NE

Late night in Wood River on Sunday

Local time

4:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

SW 15 to 20 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 1:18PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 1:18PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Destination

Parkview, NE

Late night in Parkview on Sunday

Local time

4:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

SSW 10 to 20 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 1:18PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 1:18PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

22m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey utilizing main roads like Highway 30 and West Stolley Park Road. You'll experience a consistent road surface and speed for much of the 15.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.4 miles along Highway 30, offering a smooth, predictable pace. While the profile is predominantly highway, there are brief transitions onto local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward driving experience without many complex turns or drastic changes in road type.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Highway 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 30 and West Stolley Park Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30.

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 15.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (West Old Highway 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.9 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,965 ft 1,850 ft

Total Climb

0 ft

Total Descent

114 ft

Highest Point

1,965 ft

Elevation Range

114 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Wood River, NE

Full guide →

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 22m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Highway 30. 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 (US 30; I 80 Alt / Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (West Old Highway 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.9 miles (South Adams Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parkview, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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