Denver to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.6 miles 512.8 km · straight line
360.1 miles actual route 579.6 km · driving distance
6h 11min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Kearney?

The distance from Denver to Kearney is 318.6 miles (512.8 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.1 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Kearney in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Kearney. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Kearney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 11min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 25min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $43–$126* Comfort

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM