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Distance from Plainview to Junction City

Driving Distance
87.6 mi 141 km
Flying Distance
59.5 mi 95.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plainview, Nebraska to Junction City, South Dakota is 87.6 mi (141 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 59.5 mi (95.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 27 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 58 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 3:04 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Junction City
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 42.786664
Longitude -96.786152
GPS 42.786664° N, 96.786152° W
Local Time 3:04 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainview, Nebraska to Junction City, South Dakota covers 87.6 mi (141 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (82.3-111.4 miles / 132-179 km). The primary route shown here saves 23 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 58 mph (93 km/h).

Available Routes

US-81 N and SD-50 E
87.6 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
Shortest
US-20 E and I-29 N
111.4 mi 1 hour 46 minutes
US-20 E and State Hwy 15 N
82.3 mi 1 hour 23 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.