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About Lexington, NE

Lexington sits where I-80 and US Highway 30 meet in south-central Nebraska, making it a natural rest stop for cross-country travelers. The town lies along the historic Lincoln Highway route, with easy interstate access at Exit 237. Most visitors come via I-80 from Omaha (200 miles east) or Denver (280 miles west), while locals use US 283 for trips to nearby communities. The restored 1930s Lex Theater downtown still shows movies and hosts live performances in its original art deco interior.

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Lexington, NE is in United States, at 40.778, -99.746 - about 32 km west of Elm Creek, NE.

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The closest airport to Lexington, NE is Kearney Regional Airport, 75 km (about 52 min by car).

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