How far is Bennington, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Bennington, NE to Omaha, NE is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Omaha.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
57 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North 156th Street
2703 ft · 59 sec · North 156th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 36
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36
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Continue on Bennington Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road
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Continue on McKinley Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · McKinley Street
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Turn right onto North 30th Avenue
988 ft · 24 sec · North 30th Avenue
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Continue on North 30th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 75
1243 ft · 27 sec · Highway 75
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Continue on North Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East
1199 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
836 ft · 14 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
852 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 20th Street
116 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto North 20th Street
1379 ft · 59 sec · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Harney Street
155 m · 19 sec · 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 Bennington and Omaha.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bennington Road
Continue on Bennington Road
4.06 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Bennington and Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennington to Omaha?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Fort Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Bennington and 8.3 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bennington and Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Calhoun
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 Fort Calhoun.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
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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