Overview
Paxton is a small town in Keith County, in South Central Nebraska.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 9°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Alliance)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LBF North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, North Platte — 35 mi away. Directions
- MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, McCook — 75 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 195 mi away (major hub). Directions
Take Interstate 80 and get off at exit 145, then head north across the South Platte River. US Highway 30 also goes through town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
Take Interstate 80 and get off at exit 145, then head north across the South Platte River. US Highway 30 also goes through town.
Go next
Omaha- 80 East. About 5 hours away.
Cheyenne- 80 West. About 3 hours away.
Nearby
Sutherland
City / town · 28 listings · 12 mi away
Hershey
City / town · 13 listings · 19 mi away
Ogallala
City / town · 2 listings · 19 mi away
Wallace
City / town · 8 listings · 22 mi away
North Platte
City / town · 62 listings · 30 mi away
Deuel County
Rural area · 6 listings · 38 mi away
Wellfleet
City / town · 3 listings · 42 mi away
Maxwell
City / town · 3 listings · 43 mi away
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