Where to stop

Best places to stop between Kansas City and Lincoln

The I-29 and NE-2 drive runs about 200 miles and 3.25 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 55 of 200

   1. St. Joseph, MO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 145 miles left to Lincoln.

   Hotels in St. JosephWhere to stay in St. Joseph

2. Mile 149 of 200

   2. Nebraska City, NE

   The last big stop before Lincoln, 51 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Nebraska CityWhere to stay in Nebraska City

Sights worth the detour

• Memorial Stadium in Lincoln
• Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph
• Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost