How far is Aurora, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Aurora, NE to Omaha, NE is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Omaha.
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Start on 11th Street
133 m · 39 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto M Street
1863 ft · 1 min · M Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 14
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
120 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Harney Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Omaha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Omaha?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Aurora and 63.4 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale
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 Pleasant Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 110.82 mi (178.35 km).
#1 Aurora
City in Nebraska
| Population | 4,490 |
| Coordinates | 40.8672300, -98.0042200 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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