Well-known for being home to one of three University of Nebraska campuses, Kearney is a city run by production factories, retail and farming. Kearney is home of the Buckle clothing store’s corporate headquarters.
With an extensive history in the pioneer days, Kearney was the site of Fort Kearney, a military outpost along the Oregon Trail. A million-dollar historical preservation project, the Great Platte River Road Archway monument over Interstate 80 on the south side of the city is an excellent stop to learn the entire history of Kearney and the surrounding region.
The Pioneer Village Museum also features collectibles from Kearney’s history. For a taste of history and a fun outing, families will enjoy the Fort Kearney Museum, featuring over 10,000 collectibles from mummies to dinosaurs - and glass bottom boat rides on the pond outdoors.
This small city offers plenty of delightful attractions focusing on art and pioneers. Travelers along Interstate 80 should be sure to stop in Kearney.
The driving distance from Alliance NE to Kearney NE is 272 miles per Map Quest. The driving time per Map Quest is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
On April 8, 2012, the sunrise at Kearney NE was at 7:08 AM CDT.
The address of the Fort Kearney Museum is: 131 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
The address of the Kearney Area Children'S Museum is: 5827 4Th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845-2879
According to census.gov, the 2007 ACS population estimate for Kearney, Nebraska, is 30,129.
152 mi, 2 hours 46 mins
The address of the Frank House is: 2010 University Drive University Of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849
It is 58.6 miles according to Google Maps.
It is 1051.09 miles according to MapQuest.
Just Kearney
about 460 miles
The address of the Trails And Rails Museum is: 710 W 11Th St, Kearney, NE 68845