How far is Boys Town, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boys Town and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boys Town and Omaha.
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Start on Dowd Drive
55 m · 10 sec · Dowd Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dowd Circle
97 m · 14 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Flanagan Boulevard
966 ft · 33 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Flanagan Boulevard
39 m · 5 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard
941 ft · 32 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Continue on Sheehan Drive
668 ft · 32 sec · Sheehan Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 6 east: West Dodge Road east
912 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue on Dodge Street
4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street
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Turn slight right onto South 31st Street
545 ft · 25 sec · South 31st Street
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Continue on Douglas Street
2494 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street
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Turn right onto South 25th Street
118 m · 10 sec · South 25th Street
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Continue on South 24th Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harney Street
1986 ft · 1 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 Boys Town 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.
West Dodge Road
Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
4.68 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boys Town 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 Boys Town to Omaha?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Ralston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Boys Town and 10.3 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boys Town and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Ralston
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boys Town and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 km).
#1 Boys Town
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611100, -96.1319600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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