How far is Dakota City, NE from Grand Island, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dakota City and Grand Island is 143.04 miles (230.2 km).

Flight distance from Dakota City, NE to Grand Island, NE is 143.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Dakota City to Grand Island with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dakota City, Nebraska to Grand Island, Nebraska is: 175.51 miles (282.46 km) by car.

Driving from Dakota City to Grand Island will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 Dakota City

Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is the county seat of Dakota County. Dakota City is the home of Tyson Foods' largest beef production facility, which employs more than 2,000 people.

Population 1859
GPS Coordinates 42°24'56"N 96°25'6"W
Latitude 42.4155500
Longitude -96.4183600
Altitude 336
Country United States
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#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. It is located on the Platte River in central Nebraska. Grand Island is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grand Island Museum and the Grand Island Zoo.

Population 51004
GPS Coordinates 40°55'30"N 98°20'31"W
Latitude 40.9250100
Longitude -98.3420100
Altitude 567
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Dakota City and Grand Island

The distance between Dakota City and Grand Island is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 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 Dakota City and Grand Island. The current time is 13:41:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.44 liters (6.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dakota City and Grand Island.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dakota City to Grand Island is $21.37 (diesel $29.16).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $21.37 $22.59 $25.3 $29.16

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dakota City and Grand Island (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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