Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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Nebraska-Kansas Stateline |
The Nebraska part of the US Highway 81 starts here at the Nebraska-Kansas state line. |
| 0.4 0.7 |
Chester,NE |
Community of Chester, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 1.1 1.7 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 8 |
Intersection of Nebraska state highway 8 and US highway 81. Community of Byron, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Harms Reservoir. Calder Reservoir. Kaldahl Reservoir. Community of Hardy, Nebraska, village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Schife Reservoir. Mumm Reservoir. Community of Hubbell, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Bowman Spring Branch Reservoir 2. Community of Reynolds, Nebraska, village in Jefferson County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Buckley State Recreation Area. Hein Reservoir |
| 11.4 18.4 |
Intersection: Interstate Highway 136 |
Intersection interstate highway 136 and US highway 81. Hebron Municipal Airport. Hebron Country Club. Wiedel Reservoir. Community of Deshler, Nebraska, city in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Ruskin, Nebraska, village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Ruskin Ball Field and Park. Community of Nora,Nebraska, village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Gilead, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Buckley Creek Reservoir 3-C. |
| 12.2 19.7 |
Bridge Crossing |
Crossing the Nebraska River. |
| 12.9 20.7 |
Hebron, NE |
Community of Hebron, Nebraska, city in Thayer County, Nebraska. Attraction: Swing in the city Park claimed to be the world's largest porch swing, long enough to fit 18 adults, 24 children, or 128 babies. Riverside Park. Willard Park. Thayer County Health Services. Roosevelt Park. Hebron Reservoir.
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| 18.5 29.8 |
Belvidere, NE |
Community of Belvidere, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. -e East access to Alexandria, NE - Alexandria Nebraska State Recreation Area : Facilities - Primitive camping sites, 46 RV non-pad sites with electrical hookups, picnic areas. Fishing, hiking wildlife viewing. |
| 22.6 36.3 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 4 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 4 and US highway 81 briefly overlaps. Community of Carleton, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Davenport, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 23.6 37.9 |
junction:Nebraska State Highway 4 |
At this point Nebraska state highway 4 separates from US highway 81. Bruning Army Airfield was used during the Second World War and located northeast Thayer Country, Nebraska. Community of Daykin, Nebraska, village in Jefferson County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 24.5 39.5 |
Bruning, NE |
Community of Bruning, Nebraska, village in Thayer County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Operated the Bruning Army Airfield during the World War II. |
| 30.0 48.3 |
Strang, NE |
Community of Strang, Nebraska, village in Filmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 31.1 50.1 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 74 |
Intersection of Nebraska state highway 74 and US highway 81. Community of Ohiowa, Nebraska, village in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Tobias, Nebraska, village in Saline County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Shickley, Nebraska, village in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Westside Park. Mallard Haven National Wildlife Management Area. Community of Ong, Nebraska, village in Clay County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Hansen Lagoon National Wildlife Management Area. Eckhardt Lagoon Mational Wildlife Management Area. Greenhead State Wildlife Management Area. Smith Lagoon National Wildlife Management Area. Schuck Federal Waterfowl Production Area. |
| 37.2 59.8 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 41 |
Nebraska state highway 41 intersect US highway 81. Community of Geneva, Nebraska, city in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Fillmore County Hospital. Geneva Public Library. City Park. Sandpiper State Wildlife Management Area. Lange Lagoon National Wildlife Management Area. Alberding Lagoon National Wildlife Management Area. Meadowlark Federal Waterfowl Production Area. Harms Federal Waterfowl Production Area. Massie Federal Waterfowl Production Area. Community of Fairfield, Nebraska, city in Clay County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Kissinger Basin State Wildlife Management Area. |
| 43.4 69.8 |
Access: Airport |
Access to the airport Fairmont State Airfield, public airport located just 6 km south of Fillmore County, Nebraska. |
| 46.1 74.2 |
Intersection: US Highway 6 |
US highway 6 intersect US highway 81. Community of Fairmont, Nebraska, village in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Crosstrails Wayside Park. Community of Exeter, Nebraska, village in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Friend, Nebraska, city in Saline County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Warren Memorial Hospital. Friend Park. Burley Park. Bluebill StateWildlife Management Area. Marsh Hawk State Wildlife Management Area. Community of Grafton, Nebraska, village in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Morphy Lagoon National Wildlife Management Area. Rauscher Lagoon National Wildlife Management Area. Sutton City Park. Community of Sutton, Nebraska, city in Clay County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Fox Hollow Golf Course. Percival Erickson Reservoir. |
| 48.4 77.9 |
Access: Road |
Access road to Real Federal Waterfowl Production Area. |
| 51.5 82.8 |
Cordova, NE |
Community of Cordova, Nebraska, village in Seward County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 53.6 86.2 |
McCool Junction, NE |
Community of McCool Junction, Nebraska, village in York County, Nebraska. It is known for its Sears Modern Homes. |
| 59.2 95.2 |
Interchange: Interstate US Highway 80 |
Interchange interstate highway 80 and US highway 81. Nebraska City Fort Keamy Cut-Off Historical Marker. Kirkpatrick Basin North State Wildlife Management Area. |
| 61.1 98.4 |
Access: Road |
Access road to S Lincoln Avenue, Beaver Creek Ball Diamond. Beaver Creek Park. Harrison Park. Foster Park Arboretum. Community of York, Nebraska, city in York County, Nebraska. Home of York College and the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. East Park. Levitt Stadium. York College. Duke Park. Miller Park. York General Hospital.
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| 64.3 103.5 |
Junction: US Highway 34 and Nebraska State Highway 2 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 2 and US highway 34 overlaps US highway 81. York Municipal Airport. Carpenter Reservoir. Community of Bradshaw, Nebraska, village in York County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Hampton, Nebraska, village in Hamilton County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Streeter Park. Coles Park. Central Park Square. Community of Aurora, Nebraska, city in Hamilton County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 65.7 105.8 |
Junction: US Highway 34 |
Junction US highway 34 separates from US highway 81. Community of Waco, Nebraska, village in York County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Utica, Nebraska, village in Seward County, Nebraska. Limited Services. South Ball Park. Conns Park. Flying V Airport. North Lake Basin State Wildlife Management Area. Freeman Lake Federal Waterfowl Production Area. |
| 72.7 117.0 |
Benedict, NE |
Community of Benedict, Nebraska, village in York County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 77.7 125.1 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 66 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 66 and US highway 81. Community of Polk, Nebraska, village in Polk County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Hordville, Nebraska, village in Hamilton County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Miller Reservoir. |
| 79.8 128.5 |
Access: Road |
Access road to Don E Nordberg Field. Buckley Park. |
| 80.5 129.5 |
Stromsburg, NE |
Community of Stromsburg, Nebraska, city in Polk County, Nebraska. Limited Services. City Park. Polk County Rural Public Power. Stromsburg Public Library. |
| 80.8 130.1 |
Access: Road |
Access road to Midwest Park Arboretum. Midwest Covenant Home. |
| 84.8 136.5 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 92 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 92 and US highway 81. Nebraska state highway 92 overlaps US highway 81. |
| 86.7 139.5 |
Osceola, NE |
Community of Osceola, Nebraska, city in and the county seat of Polk County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Ryan Hill Country Club. Annie Jeffrey Memorial Health Center. Osceola City Park. |
| 94.1 151.5 |
Shelby, NE |
Community of Shelby, Nebraska, village in Polk County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Junction of Nebraska state highway 69, Nebraska state highway 92 overlaps US highway 81. |
| 97.1 156.3 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 92 |
At this point Nebraska state highway 92 separates from US highway 81. Community of Rising City, Nebraska, village in Butler County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 107.2 172.5 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 64 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 64 and US highway 81. Community of Bellwood, Nebraska, village in Butler County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Belle Park. |
| 111.4 179.2 |
Bridge Crossing |
Crossing the Nebraska Platte River. |
| 112.2 180.6 |
Junction: US Highway 30 |
Junction of US highway 30 and US highway 81 briefly overlaps. Community of Duncan, Nebraska, village in Platte County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Silver Cree, Nebraska, village in Merrick County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 112.7 181.4 |
Bridge Crossing |
Crossing the Nebraska Loup River. |
| 112.8 181.6 |
Access: Road |
Access road to Van Berg Municipal Golf Course. 18-hole golf course. Address: 327 S 5th St. Columbus, NE 68601-7195. Tel.# (402) 564-0761. Pawnee Park. Wagners Lake. Quincentenary Beltower. Berne Square Park. Buffalo Square. Centennial Park Baseball Complex. |
| 113.8 183.2 |
Columbus, NE |
Community of Columbus, Nebraska, city in east central Nebraska. County seat of Platte County. Attraction: The Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial in Pawnee Park has a life seized replica of a Higgins boat with bronze statues of soldiers. Glur's Tavern the oldest tavern built in 1876 west of the Missouri River still in operation. The Platte County Agricultural Society. The Platte County Fair. Fountain Square. Bradshaw Park Softball Complex. Hanover Square. Columbus Races Thoroughbred Track. |
| 114.2 183.8 |
Junction: US Highway 30 |
At this point US highway 30 separates from US highway 81. Airport Park. Columbus Municipal Airport public airport located just 2 km northeast of Columbus, Nebraska in Platte County. Community of Richland, Nebraska, village in Colfax County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Glur Park. Wilderness Park Soccer Complex. Lake Babcock. Lost Creek Soccer Complex. Columbus Community Hospital. Elks Country Club Golf Course. Country Shadows Golf Course. Loup Park. |
| 119.1 191.7 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 22 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 22 and US highway 81. Community of Monroe, Nebraska, village in Platte County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Looking Glass Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Community of Genoa, Nebraska, city in Nance County, Nebraska. Genoa is rich in culture and farming major source of income for much of the surrounding area. Genoa City Park. Genoa Community Hospital LTC.
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| 121.1 194.9 |
Bridge Crossing |
Crossing the Nebraska Lake Babcock. |
| 124.0 199.6 |
Platte Center, NE |
Community of Platte Center, Nebraska, village in Platte County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 129.1 207.7 |
Tarnov, NE |
Community of Tarnov, Nebraska, village in Platte County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 134.6 216.6 |
Humphrey, NE |
Community of Humphrey, Nebraska, city in Platte County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Steepleview Golf Course. |
| 135.1 217.4 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 91 |
Intersection of Nebraska state highway 91 and US highway 81. Community of Creston, Nebraska, village in Platte County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Leigh, Nebraska, village in Colfax County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Rick Charipar Memorial Golf Course. Clakrson, Nebraska, city in Colfax County, Nebraska. Limited Services. State Park. Howells, Nebraska, village in Colfax County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Dodge, Nebraska, village in Dodge County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Holsten Park. Along Nebraska state highway 91 and 79 is the community of Snyder, Nebraska, village in Dodge County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Fireman Park. |
| 144.4 232.4 |
Madison, NE |
Community of Madison, Nebraska, city in and the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska. Tyson Fresh Meat is the largest single employer in Madison, pork processing plant. Intersection of Nebraska state highway 32 and US highway 81. Pasewalk City Park. Memorial Park. |
| 151.8 244.3 |
835 Road |
East access to Wood Duck Nebraska State Wildlife Management Area |
| 153.9 247.6 |
Fairplay Golf Course |
Fairplay Golf Course. Address: 55427 837th Road Norfolk, NE 68701-1220. Tel.#(402) 371-9877. 18 hole public golf course. |
| 155.9 250.9 |
Access: Airport |
Access road to Karl Stefan Memorial Airport, public airport located just 5km southwest of Norfolk in Madison County, Nebraska. Lehman Lake. Pofahl Lake. Andys Lake. Medelmans Lake. |
| 157.2 252.9 |
Access: Park |
Access road to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park. Campground along Elkhorn Drive. |
| 157.9 254.1 |
Intersection: US Highway 275 |
US highway 275 intersect US highway 81 at this point. |
| 158.5 255.0 |
Access: Park |
Access road to Central Park. Memorial Park. |
| 158.9 255.7 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 35 and US Highway 275 |
Intersection Nebraska state highway 35 and US highway 275 intersect US highway 81. Faith Regional Health Services. Community of Norfolk, Nebraska, city in Madison County, Nebraska. Kellys Country Club. City Square Park. Verges Park. Johnson Park. Skyview Lake. Skyview Park. |
| 159.9 257.3 |
Access: Road |
Access road to Northeast Community College. Nord Park. Liberty Bell Park. Eldorado Hills Golf Course. Norfork Country Club. |
| 162.5 261.5 |
Bridge Crossing |
Crossing the Nebraska River. |
| 163.9 263.8 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 13 |
Intersection Nebraska state highway 13 and US highway 81. Community of Hadar, Nebraska, village in Pierce County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Pierce, Nebraska, city in Pierce County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Pierce Community Golf Course. Foster village in Pierce County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 170.9 275.1 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 98 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 98 and US highway 81 briefly overlaps. Pierce Lake. Gilman Park. |
| 172.9 278.3 |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 98 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 98 and US highway 81. At this point Nebraska state highway 98 separates from US highway 81. |
| 180.0 289.6 |
863rd Road |
East access to Sioux Strip Nebraska State Wildlife Management Area. |
| 181.9 292.8 |
Intersection: US Highway 20 |
Intersection US highway 20 and US highway 81. Community of Randolph, Nebraska, city in Cedar County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Rabdau Park. Belden, Nebraska, village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Cedar Country Club. Community of Laurel, Nebraska, city in Cedar County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Laurel City Park. Community of Osmond, Nebraska, city in Pierce County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Osmond General Hospital. |
| 189.0 304.2 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 59 |
Intersection Nebraska state highway 59 and US highway 81. Community of Creighton, Nebraska, city in Knox County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Creighton Community Golf Course. Bruce Park. Creighton Area Health Services. |
| 199.0 320.3 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 84 |
Intersection Nebraska state highway 84 and US highway 81. Community of Bloomfield, Nebraska, city in Knox County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Bloomfield City Park. |
| 207.4 333.8 |
Intersection: Nebraska State Highway 12 |
Intersection Nebraska state highway 12 and US Highway 81. Community of Wynot, Nebraska, village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Community of Crofton, Nebraska, city in Knox County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Burbach Park. Northside Park |
| 212.5 341.9 |
Access: Road |
Access road to Chalkrock Nebraska State Wildlife Management Area. |
| 215.5 346.8 |
Junction: Junction Nebraska State Highway 121 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 121 and US highway 81. Lakeview Golf Course. Tatanka State Wildlife Management Area. Hideaway Acres State Recreation Area. Deep Water Recreation Area. |
| 217.0 349.2 |
Nebraska-South Dakota Stateline |
US highway 81 ends at the Nebraska-South Dakota State line. Crossing the Discovery Bridge that carries US route 81 across the Missouri River from the border to the South Dakota border. North to community of Yankton, South Dakota - Start/Finish of Free RV Road Map Highway Travel Guide - KD11e |