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About Friend, NE

Friend is a small farming town in south-central Nebraska, population around 1,150, sitting along Highway 6 between Lincoln and Grand Island. The main route in is Highway 6, which connects to Interstate 80 via Highway 81 for longer trips. Most visitors are passing through or visiting the agricultural area. The town's historic grain elevator dominates the skyline and serves as a landmark visible for miles across the surrounding farmland.

Where is Friend, NE on the map?

Friend, NE is in United States, at 40.651, -97.284 - about 14 km south-east of Cordova, NE.

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The closest airport to Friend, NE is Lincoln Airport, 69 km (about 55 min by car).

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