Distance between Columbus NE and Grand Island NE
The distance from Columbus to Grand Island is 63 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes and goes through Central City, Duncan, Silver Creek, Clarks and Chapman.
| Shortest distance by air | 62 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 63.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 8 min |
| Fuel amount | 2.2 gal |
| Fuel cost | 8.4 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Columbus | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 30 9 mi, 10 min
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| Gardiner | 9 mi | 10 min | 0.2 gal | |
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US 30 7 mi, 08 min
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| Silver Creek | 17 mi | 18 min | 0.5 gal | |
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US 30 12 mi, 13 min
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| Clarks | 29 mi | 31 min | 0.6 gal | |
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US 30 12 mi, 12 min
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| Central City | 41 mi | 44 min | 1.4 gal | |
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US 30 10 mi, 10 min
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| Paddock | 51 mi | 55 min | 1.4 gal | |
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US 30 12 mi, 13 min
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| Grand Island | 63 mi | 1 h 08 min | 2.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Columbus to Grand Island?
Fuel cost: 8.4 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 63.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Columbus to Grand Island?
Driving time: 1 h 8 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 57 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 7 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Columbus to Grand Island by land?
The distance between Columbus and Grand Island is 63.4 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Columbus and Grand Island respectively.
How far is Columbus to Grand Island by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Columbus and Grand Island is 61.5 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Columbus and Grand Island respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Columbus from Grand Island by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 62 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Columbus to Grand Island?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 24 min to cover the distance of 62 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 28 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Columbus and Grand Island?
The halfway point between Columbus and Grand Island is Clarks. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Clarks to Columbus is 29 mi and driving will take about 31 min. The road between Clarks and Grand Island has length 34 mi and will take approximately 37 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Columbus in relation to Grand Island?
Columbus is located 62 mi north-east of Grand Island.
Columbus has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.42963, longitude -97.36843.
Grand Island has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.92427, longitude -98.33869.
Which highway goes from Columbus to Grand Island?
The route from Columbus to Grand Island follows US 30.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 81: 1 mi