How far is Battle Creek, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from Battle Creek, NE to La Vista, NE is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Creek and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and La Vista.
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Start on West Main Street
741 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1508 ft · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 121
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 121
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Turn left onto Highway 275
1779 ft · 56 sec · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 275
7.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West Omaha Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1742 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 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
2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Creek and La Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 275
Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Battle Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Battle Creek to La Vista?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Battle Creek and 65.4 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Battle Creek and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Scribner
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 Scribner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 98.66 mi (158.78 km).
#1 Battle Creek
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,156 |
| Coordinates | 41.9994500, -97.5983900 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 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 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
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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