Appleton to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596 miles 959.2 km · straight line
715.2 miles estimated 1151 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Kearney?

The distance from Appleton to Kearney is 596 miles (959.2 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located WSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.2 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Kearney in Nebraska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Kearney. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Appleton to Kearney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Kearney

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients