How far is Arlington, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from Arlington, NE to Omaha, NE is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.86 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.25 mi
40.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.5 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 1:41 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-17T13:00
Arrive Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bennington
NE

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

From Arlington
16.9 mi
00h 20m
To Omaha
17 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Eagle Street

    13 m · 4 sec · West Eagle Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Elkhorn Drive

    1177 ft · 25 sec · West Elkhorn Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 30

    8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 30

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road P30

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road P30

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 133

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 133

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2754 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 133

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bennington Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McKinley Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · McKinley Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 30th Avenue

    988 ft · 24 sec · North 30th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North 30th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Highway 75

    1243 ft · 27 sec · Highway 75

  14. 14

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East

    1199 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway

    836 ft · 14 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue

    852 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 20th Street

    116 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North 20th Street

    1379 ft · 59 sec · North 20th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harney Street

    155 m · 19 sec · Harney Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 30
8.58 mi · 25%
State Highway 133
6.76 mi · 20%
Bennington Road
3.68 mi · 11%
McKinley Street
3.59 mi · 11%
North Freeway
2.91 mi · 9%
County Road P30
2.73 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 30

Continue on US Highway 30

8.58 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennington
00h 20m from Arlington
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Omaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Arlington and 17 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Omaha.

Stop Ideas Near Bennington

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

23 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

77 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.64 km).

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#1 Arlington

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.4525000, -96.3511300
Altitude362
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: West Eagle Street (-96.35113, 41.45253)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Omaha. The current time is 13:00:03.

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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.