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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.35 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.55 mi
21.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.35 mi
Kilometers
27.92 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Bennington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
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
Fort Calhoun
NE

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

From Bennington
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Omaha
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    57 m · 9 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 156th Street

    2703 ft · 59 sec · North 156th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 36

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36

  5. 5

    Continue on Bennington Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on McKinley Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · McKinley Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 30th Avenue

    988 ft · 24 sec · North 30th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North 30th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Highway 75

    1243 ft · 27 sec · Highway 75

  10. 10

    Continue on North Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East

    1199 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway

    836 ft · 14 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue

    852 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 20th Street

    116 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North 20th Street

    1379 ft · 59 sec · North 20th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harney Street

    155 m · 19 sec · Harney Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bennington Road
4.06 mi · 23%
McKinley Street
3.59 mi · 21%
Highway 36
3.15 mi · 18%
North Freeway
2.91 mi · 17%
North 30th Street
2.45 mi · 14%
North 156th Street
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Calhoun
00h 13m from Bennington
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

24 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

91 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates41.3647200, -96.1578000
Altitude337
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: (-96.157704, 41.364721)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Omaha. The current time is 18:28:04.

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.