How far is Alliance, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from Alliance, NE to Omaha, NE is about 401 miles (645.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
400.96 mi
06h 39m
Flight
362.34 mi
583.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.34 mi
Kilometers
583.13 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.96 mi
Kilometers
645.28 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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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 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Fri, May 1, 6:10 PM CDT
Return by in Alliance
Fri, May 1, 11:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alliance
2026-05-01T10:30
Arrive Omaha
Fri, May 1, 5:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:40 PM to 3:10 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alliance
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Berwyn
NE

Township in Custer County, Nebraska

From Alliance
198.2 mi
03h 19m
To Omaha
202.8 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Omaha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Omaha.

  1. 1

    Start on Laramie Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1660 ft · 42 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Perkins Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 2

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 2

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2

  12. 12

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    50.6 mi · 59 min · Jewett Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South E Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    50.2 mi · 1 hr · Highway 92

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  20. 20

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  22. 22

    Continue on 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  28. 28

    Continue on West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Center Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-80

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Harney Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harney Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Omaha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
88.4 mi · 22%
Highway 92
83 mi · 21%
Jewett Avenue
50.6 mi · 13%
Highway 2
32 mi · 8%
Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 6%
West Center Road
14.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 2

Continue on State Highway 2

82.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
362.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwyn
03h 19m from Alliance
Leave By
10:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alliance and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Omaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Omaha?

The road trip is about 401 miles (645.3 km) and usually takes 06h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Alliance and 202.8 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.36 one way or $106.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alliance and Omaha, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alliance and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Omaha.

Stop Ideas Near Berwyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berwyn, 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 Berwyn.

RAIL

Holdrege

102 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 362.34 mi (583.13 km).

Alliance

#1 Alliance

City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States

Population8,029
Coordinates42.1016300, -102.8721500
Altitude1209
CountryUnited States
Omaha

#2 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 645 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.15 gal
53.56 L · about $53.36
Round trip
$106.72
28.3 gal · 107.12 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.5 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.36 $106.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.18 $120.36
Premium $4.65 $65.85 $131.71
Diesel $5.30 $75.05 $150.10

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alliance, NE and Omaha, NE. The current time in Alliance is 10:30:27, although it is 11:30:27 in Omaha.

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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.