How far is Arlington, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Arlington, NE to Papillion, NE is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Papillion.
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Start on West Eagle Street
13 m · 4 sec · West Eagle Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Elkhorn Drive
1177 ft · 25 sec · West Elkhorn Drive
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Continue on US Highway 30
8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 30
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Turn right onto County Road P30
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road P30
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Turn right onto State Highway 133
6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1992 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 133
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South
2085 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Papillion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Papillion?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 18.5 miles from Arlington and 19.3 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Bennington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bennington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42 km).
#1 Arlington
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4525000, -96.3511300 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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