How far is Battle Creek, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from Battle Creek, NE to Omaha, NE is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.33 mi
02h 13m
Flight
99.84 mi
160.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.33 mi
Kilometers
212.97 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Battle Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Creek
2026-04-17T13:47
Arrive Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 4:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Creek
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Battle Creek
62.4 mi
01h 06m
To Omaha
69.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 24 mph WNW
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 Battle Creek and Omaha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Omaha.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    741 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1508 ft · 43 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 121

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 121

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 275

    1779 ft · 56 sec · Highway 275

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on West Omaha Avenue

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  11. 11

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Dodge Street

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South 31st Street

    545 ft · 25 sec · South 31st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Douglas Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 25th Street

    118 m · 10 sec · South 25th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South 24th Avenue

    121 m · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harney Street

    1986 ft · 1 min · Harney Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
69 mi · 52%
Highway 30
33.8 mi · 26%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 6%
Dodge Street
4.12 mi · 3%
West Omaha Avenue
3.35 mi · 3%
North Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 06m from Battle Creek
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek to Omaha?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 62.4 miles from Battle Creek and 69.9 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 km).

Battle Creek

#1 Battle Creek

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,156
Coordinates41.9994500, -97.5983900
Altitude484
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 Main Street (-97.598391, 41.999512)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 Battle Creek and Omaha. The current time is 13:47:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.