How far is Columbus, NE from North Platte, NE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and North Platte is 177.64 miles (285.89 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, NE to North Platte, NE is 177.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Columbus to North Platte with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Nebraska to North Platte, Nebraska is: 208.8 miles (336.02 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to North Platte will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Columbus
City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2923 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°25'47"N 97°22'6"W |
| Latitude | 41.4297300 |
| Longitude | -97.3683800 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23202 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°7'26"N 100°45'56"W |
| Latitude | 41.1238900 |
| Longitude | -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in North Platte: (-100.765465,41.124013)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and North Platte
The distance between Columbus and North Platte is 336 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbus and North Platte. The current time is 02:42:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.89 liters (7.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and North Platte.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to North Platte is $25.42 (diesel $34.69).
Nebraska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.45 | $3.65 | $4.09 | $4.71 |
| Total | $25.42 | $26.87 | $30.1 | $34.69 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and North Platte (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
