I-80 Road trip
North Platte to Lincoln on I-80: Where to Stop
Plan on roughly 3.5 hours for North Platte to Lincoln: 220 miles along I-80. You get on at exit 177 and leave at exit 397.
- 220 miles
- 36 exits
- 7 rest areas
- 9 fast-charging exits
Services between North Platte and Lincoln
North Platte to Lincoln in numbers: along the way there are 36 exits: 22 with gas, 9 with DC fast charging, plus 7 rest areas going eastbound and 5 on the way back. The longest run between gas stations on North Platte to Lincoln is 21 miles.
Gas stops for North Platte to Lincoln
Roughly midway, 95 miles from North Platte, exit 272 (Kearney) offers gas at Casey's General Store, Gas station and 3 more, food at Sozo American Cuisine, Subway and 13 more and rooms at Holiday Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites Kearney and 13 more.
One tank is enough for North Platte to Lincoln (220 miles) if you start full; a 350-mile car arrives with about 37% left.
Charging on the North Platte to Lincoln drive
Assuming a conservative 200 miles per charge, an EV driving North Platte to Lincoln would stop here:
- Stop 1: exit 312 in Nebraska (Doniphan), 135 miles from the start, 135 miles since the last stop.
Rest stops on North Platte to Lincoln
Busiest service exits from North Platte to Lincoln
Stops by town on North Platte to Lincoln
- Gothenburg
- Cozad
- Lexington
- Elm Creek
- Kearney
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from North Platte to Lincoln?
About 220 miles (3.5 hours without stops), from exit 177 to exit 397.
How many rest stops are on North Platte to Lincoln?
Brady Rest Area Eastbound, Cozad Rest Area Eastbound, Kearney Rest Area Eastbound, Grand Island Rest Area Eastbound and 3 more going eastbound; 5 on the return trip.
Is North Platte to Lincoln doable in an electric car?
Fast chargers sit at 9 exits on the way, exit 177, exit 179, exit 211 and 6 more, so most EVs need one or two short stops.
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