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Distance from Plainview to Cedar

Driving Distance
248.6 mi 400.1 km
Flying Distance
195.2 mi 314.2 km
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Route Information

The driving distance from Plainview, Nebraska to Cedar, Kansas is 248.6 mi (400.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.2 mi (314.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 6 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 60 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 3:56 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Cedar
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.657233
Longitude -98.940359
GPS 39.657233° N, 98.940359° W
Local Time 3:56 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainview, Nebraska to Cedar, Kansas covers 248.6 mi (400.1 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 6 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (237.8-248.6 miles / 383-400 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h).

Available Routes

NE-10 S
248.6 mi 4 hours 6 minutes
Shortest
NE-14 S and US-281 S
243 mi 4 hours 12 minutes
NE-14 S
237.8 mi 4 hours 3 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.