Origin
York, NE
Late night in York on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, NE to Gresham, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, NE
Erwin Bosman
Gresham, NE
Gaby Lopez
Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.1-mile drive from York to Gresham, Nebraska, is easily accomplished in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Highway 34 and Highway 69, with a short section on North Lincoln Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route offers an economical way to travel between two points within the Great Plains region. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you can complete this journey in a single day without any need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, efficient path for those looking to cover a short distance quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 34 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Highway 69 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 34
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, NE and Gresham, NE.
1
Start on East 7th Street
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Grant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Grant Avenue
3
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
4
Turn slight right onto North Lincoln Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 34
6
Turn left onto N-69
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 69
7
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
8
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.9 — 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
|
Grant Avenue
Turn left onto Grant Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34
Turn right onto US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34
Navigation decision point
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
N-69 / Highway 69
Turn left onto N-69 / Highway 69
Navigation decision point
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gresham, NE
Late night in Gresham on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26m 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 highway-focused experience on this trip, with 88% of the drive taking place on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.8 miles along Highway 34. This route offers a consistent driving profile, largely characterized by the open feel of state highways. You won't find dramatic shifts in scenery or road type, but rather a predictable and smooth progression through the Nebraska landscape. It’s a drive that prioritizes efficient travel over varied driving experiences.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Highway 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 34 and Highway 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Grant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (N-69 / Highway 69): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Highway 34. 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 (Grant Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 34; I 80 Alt / Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (N-69 / Highway 69): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gresham, 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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