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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.85 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.1 mi
42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Fri, Apr 17, 1:45 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 2:29 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 Papillion
Fri, Apr 17, 1:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Papillion
19.3 mi
00h 22m

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

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SW

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.

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1992 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 133

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South

    2085 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 30
8.58 mi · 23%
State Highway 133
7.8 mi · 21%
I 680 South
6.71 mi · 18%
Highway 133
3.57 mi · 9%
South 84th Street
3.14 mi · 8%
County Road P30
2.73 mi · 7%
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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennington
00h 22m from Arlington
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Papillion. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42 km).

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#1 Arlington

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.4525000, -96.3511300
Altitude362
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 Eagle Street (-96.35113, 41.45253)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Papillion. The current time is 13:00:55.

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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.