How far is it from Bruning, NE, to Simpson, KS, ?

The distance between Bruning, NE, and Simpson, KS, is 87 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bruning, NE, to Simpson, KS, takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Bruning, NE, to Simpson, KS, ?

The fastest route from Bruning, NE, to Simpson, KS, covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Simpson, KS from Bruning, NE?

Simpson, KS lies roughly to the south of Bruning, NE.

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

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

Which towns do you pass between Bruning, NE and Simpson, KS?

Towns on the route from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS include Hebron, Belleville, Concordia.

Are there charging stations between Bruning, NE and Simpson, KS?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS, including Heartland Energy Services (150 kW); 81 EXPRESS WEST ONE(SMALL) (7 kW); 81E CANOPY1 (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Bruning, NE Simpson, KS

Distance: 87 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS takes about 1 h 45 min via US 81. The distance is 87 mi. The straight-line distance is 69 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hebron, NE, Belleville, KS, Concordia, KS. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 87 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 left 69 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Deer Road 9 mi
8 Continue straight onto Dove Road 4 mi

9 Continue straight onto Elk Road 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Fox Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Gold Road 2 mi
12 Turn left onto County Road 757 2 mi
13 Turn right onto Sewell Street 1 mi
14 Continue left onto East Sewell Street 6 yd
15 Continue right onto Sewell Street 152 yd
16 Arrive left onto West Sewell Street

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The return trip from Simpson, KS to Bruning, NE covers roughly the same distance, 87 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Heartland Energy ServicesCCS · 1909 Lincoln St, Concordia, KS, 66901150 kW
81 EXPRESS WEST ONE(SMALL)Type1 · 1325 Dove Rd, Hebron, NE, 683707.2 kW
81E CANOPY1Type1 · 137 East 7th Street, Concordia, KS, 669017.2 kW
Belleville EV Charging Station - Tesla DestinationType1 · 1212 17th St, Belleville, KS, 669357.2 kW
Farm Country Ford, Inc.Type1 · 1510 E 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 669017.2 kW

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Simpson, KS → Barnard, KS21 mi · 1 h Simpson, KS → Portis, KS50 mi · 1 h 5 min Simpson, KS → Scottsville, KS15 mi · 40 min Simpson, KS → Glasco, KS9 mi · 15 min Simpson, KS → Beloit, KS13 mi · 20 min Simpson, KS → Jamestown, KS23 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Simpson, KS, {toState}?: The distance between Bruning, NE, {fromState} and Simpson, KS, {toState} is 87 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Simpson, KS, {toState}?: The drive from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Simpson, KS, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Simpson, KS, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bruning, NE, {fromState} to Simpson, KS, {toState} covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Simpson, KS from Bruning, NE?: Simpson, KS lies roughly to the south of Bruning, NE.
Which roads does the route from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS follow?: The drive from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS mainly follows US 81.
Which towns do you pass between Bruning, NE and Simpson, KS?: Towns on the route from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS include Hebron, Belleville, Concordia.
Are there charging stations between Bruning, NE and Simpson, KS?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bruning, NE to Simpson, KS, including Heartland Energy Services (150 kW); 81 EXPRESS WEST ONE(SMALL) (7 kW); 81E CANOPY1 (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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