Grand Island to Hereford, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476.5 miles 766.8 km · straight line
571.8 miles estimated 920.2 km · driving distance
11h 30min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Hereford, Texas?

The distance from Grand Island to Hereford, Texas is 476.5 miles (766.8 km) as the crow flies. Hereford, Texas is located SSW of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.8 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Hereford, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Grand Island and Hereford, Texas. 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 Grand Island to Hereford, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 30min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 48min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Hereford, Texas

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
Hereford, Texas
34.82°N, 102.40°W
America/Chicago
1163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients