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Distance from Elm Creek to Wood River

Driving Distance
47.9 mi 77.1 km
Flying Distance
41.2 mi 66.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elm Creek, Nebraska to Wood River, Nebraska is 47.9 mi (77.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 41.2 mi (66.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 5 min

The estimated travel time by road is 46 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 54 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Elm Creek
Place Elm Creek
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 40.718223
Longitude -99.373262
GPS 40.718223° N, 99.373262° W
Local Time 3:37 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Wood River
Place Wood River
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 40.820569
Longitude -98.60007
GPS 40.820569° N, 98.60007° W
Local Time 3:37 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elm Creek, Nebraska to Wood River, Nebraska covers 47.9 mi (77.1 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 46 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (42.1-47.9 miles / 68-77 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 54 mph (87 km/h).

Available Routes

I-80 E
47.9 mi 46 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-80 ALT and US-30 E
42.1 mi 47 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.