How far is it from Bruning, NE, to Leigh, NE, ?

The distance between Bruning, NE, and Leigh, NE, is 124 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bruning, NE, to Leigh, NE, ?

The drive from Bruning, NE, to Leigh, NE, takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Bruning, NE, to Leigh, NE, ?

The fastest route from Bruning, NE, to Leigh, NE, covers 124 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Leigh, NE from Bruning, NE?

Leigh, NE lies roughly to the north of Bruning, NE.

Which roads does the route from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE follow?

The drive from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE mainly follows US 81.

Which towns do you pass between Bruning, NE and Leigh, NE?

Towns on the route from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE include Geneva, York, Stromsburg, Columbus, Madison.

Are there charging stations between Bruning, NE and Leigh, NE?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE, including NPPD EV STATION YORK HUDDLE DCE (150 kW); RUSS'S MARKET SUPER SAVER 1 (150 kW); Tonniges Chevrolet (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Bruning, NE Leigh, NE

Distance: 124 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE takes about 2 h 30 min via US 81. The distance is 124 mi. The straight-line distance is 96 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in York, NE, Stromsburg, NE, Columbus, NE. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 124 mi

1 Depart left 35 yd
2 Turn left onto South Jefferson Street 65 yd
3 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Road Z 1 mi
5 Turn right 61 mi
6 Turn sharp right onto County Road 130 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto Highway 81 & 92 7 mi
8 Continue straight onto West Park Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto County Road 131 3 mi
10 Turn left onto A Road 17 mi
11 Turn left onto 14th Street 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Howard Boulevard 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Howard Boulevard 21 mi

14 Turn right onto State Highway 91 12 mi
15 Continue straight onto Road W 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Road 2A 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto North Main Street 1 mi
18 Turn right 75 yd
19 Arrive left

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The return trip from Leigh, NE to Bruning, NE covers roughly the same distance, 124 mi.

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Charging points along the way

10 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

NPPD EV STATION YORK HUDDLE DCECCS, CHAdeMO · 5018 S Lincoln Ave, York, NE, 68467150 kW
RUSS'S MARKET SUPER SAVER 1CCS, CHAdeMO · 3318 23rd St, Columbus, NE, 68601150 kW
Tonniges ChevroletCCS, CHAdeMO · 414 Nebraska Street, Osceola, NE, 6865150 kW
COLUMBUS HOSP COLUMBUS HOSP NType1 · 4715 38th St, Columbus, NE, 686017.2 kW
COLUMBUS HOSP COLUMBUS HOSP SType1 · 4715 38th St, Columbus, NE, 686017.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Leigh, NE → Oakland, NE51 mi · 1 h 5 min Leigh, NE → Shelby, NE55 mi · 1 h 5 min Leigh, NE → Albion, NE42 mi · 55 min Leigh, NE → Creston, NE8 mi · 15 min Leigh, NE → Clarkson, NE9 mi · 15 min Leigh, NE → Howells, NE14 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Leigh, NE, {toState}?: The distance between Bruning, NE, {fromState} and Leigh, NE, {toState} is 124 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Leigh, NE, {toState}?: The drive from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Leigh, NE, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Leigh, NE, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Leigh, NE, {toState} covers 124 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Leigh, NE from Bruning, NE?: Leigh, NE lies roughly to the north of Bruning, NE.
Which roads does the route from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE follow?: The drive from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE mainly follows US 81.
Which towns do you pass between Bruning, NE and Leigh, NE?: Towns on the route from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE include Geneva, York, Stromsburg, Columbus, Madison.
Are there charging stations between Bruning, NE and Leigh, NE?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bruning, NE to Leigh, NE, including NPPD EV STATION YORK HUDDLE DCE (150 kW); RUSS'S MARKET SUPER SAVER 1 (150 kW); Tonniges Chevrolet (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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