How far is Albion, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Albion, NE to Papillion, NE is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.72 mi
02h 18m
Flight
108.16 mi
174.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.16 mi
Kilometers
174.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.72 mi
Kilometers
213.59 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Albion
Wed, May 13, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-05-12T22:15
Arrive Papillion
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Snyder
NE

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Albion
66 mi
01h 09m
To Papillion
66.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Papillion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Papillion.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    1827 ft · 36 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  4. 4

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1513 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1800 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  9. 9

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 275

    14.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Papillion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 91
30 mi · 23%
Highway 91
18.6 mi · 14%
Road W
17.9 mi · 14%
Highway 275
14.2 mi · 11%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 30

Merge slight left onto Highway 30

20 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 09m from Albion
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Papillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Papillion?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Albion and 66.7 miles from Papillion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Papillion.

Stop Ideas Near Snyder

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snyder, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snyder.

RAIL

Omaha

88 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 108.16 mi (174.07 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Papillion

#2 Papillion

City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: West State Street (-98.00367, 41.690837)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.81
Premium $4.65 $21.78 $43.56
Diesel $5.30 $24.82 $49.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Albion and Papillion. The current time is 22:15:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.