North Platte to Reedley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1050.4 miles 1690.5 km · straight line
1260.5 miles estimated 2028.6 km · driving distance
25h 21min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is North Platte from Reedley?

The distance from North Platte to Reedley is 1050.4 miles (1690.5 km) as the crow flies. Reedley is located W of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1260.5 miles, taking about 25h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — North Platte in Nebraska and Reedley in California.

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. 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 North Platte and Reedley. 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 North Platte to Reedley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 21min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 25min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~32h 57min $151–$441* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Platte & Reedley

Quick Facts

North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m elevation
Reedley
36.60°N, 119.45°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients