Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway: the drive, the stops and where to sleep

Distance

About 272 miles (438 km)

Time

1–2 days

Best time

May–October

Highway 2 across the largest grass-stabilized dune field in the Western Hemisphere — ranch towns, cranes and endless rolling grass. National Scenic Byway, Nebraska Highway 2.

Highlights

• Nebraska National Forest at Halsey
• Sandhills dunes and lakes
• Carhenge near Alliance

The route

1. Grand Island, NE
2. Broken Bow, NE
3. Thedford, NE
4. Mullen, NE
5. Alliance, NE

Road trip tips

• Services are far apart between Thedford and Alliance — check the Fuel tab before leaving.