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Distance from Plainview to Earlham

Driving Distance
245 mi 394.2 km
Flying Distance
198.2 mi 318.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plainview, Nebraska to Earlham, Iowa is 245 mi (394.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.2 mi (318.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 42 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 63 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 12:55 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Earlham
Place Earlham
State/Province Iowa
Country US
Latitude 41.491567
Longitude -94.122983
GPS 41.491567° N, 94.122983° W
Local Time 12:55 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainview, Nebraska to Earlham, Iowa covers 245 mi (394.2 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 42 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (231.2-245.0 miles / 372-394 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 63 mph (101 km/h).

Available Routes

US-20 E, I-29 S and I-80 E
245 mi 3 hours 42 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-80 E
235.3 mi 3 hours 43 minutes
US-275 E and I-80 E
231.2 mi 3 hours 46 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.