Edmonton to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1112.2 miles 1789.9 km · straight line
1334.6 miles estimated 2147.9 km · driving distance
26h 51min estimated drive time
CAD 216 - CAD 266 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Kearney?

The distance from Edmonton to Kearney is 1112.2 miles (1789.9 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located SE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1334.6 miles, taking about 26h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Kearney is in Nebraska, United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Kearney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 51min CAD 216 - CAD 266 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 13min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~34h 54min $160–$467* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Kearney

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 371 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients