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Distance from Plainview to Cawker City

Driving Distance
248.1 mi 399.2 km
Flying Distance
198.9 mi 320.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plainview, Nebraska to Cawker City, Kansas is 248.1 mi (399.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.9 mi (320.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 9 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a south direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Plainview
Place Plainview
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 42.349727
Longitude -97.792009
GPS 42.349727° N, 97.792009° W
Local Time 3:02 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Cawker City
Place Cawker City
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.50943
Longitude -98.434391
GPS 39.50943° N, 98.434391° W
Local Time 3:02 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainview, Nebraska to Cawker City, Kansas covers 248.1 mi (399.2 km) in a south direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 9 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (234.8-248.1 miles / 378-399 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

US-281 S
248.1 mi 4 hours 9 minutes
Shortest
NE-14 S
234.8 mi 3 hours 58 minutes
Fastest

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.