Lincoln Highway National Scenic & Historic Byway (US-30)

119 mi
Length
4
Verified stops
4,080 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

A 452-mile Nebraska-designated and nationally recognized historic byway following US-30 from the Wyoming state line to the Iowa border at Blair — the only Nebraska byway that crosses the entire state. The route traces the original 1913 Lincoln Highway, America's first transcontinental road. Eastern miles follow the Platte River valley through Omaha; the central stretch passes the Lincoln Highway Visitors Center in Shelton and the 'stair steps' original alignment at Gothenburg; the western leg offers open plains scenery and historic markers toward the Wyoming border.

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 0.0

Blue Iron Oasis

A convenient lodging option at the route's starting point, offering a base before heading east on the Lincoln Highway.

Mile 65.0

Ogallala

A historic Nebraska town on the old cattle trail routes, offering fuel, food, and a natural stopping point at the midway mark.

Mile 85.0

Paxton

A small town along the Platte River valley with services and a glimpse of the rural Great Plains landscape.

Mile 115.0

Village Square

A community stop near the route's end that provides a chance to rest and take in the surrounding high plains scenery.

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