How far is Boys Town, NE from Waterloo, NE?
The driving distance from Boys Town, NE to Waterloo, NE is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boys Town and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boys Town and Waterloo.
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Start on Dowd Drive
55 m · 10 sec · Dowd Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dowd Circle
81 m · 14 sec · Norton Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Norton Drive
964 ft · 42 sec · Norton Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norton Circle
11 m · 2 sec · Norton Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Norton Drive
871 ft · 41 sec · Norton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 144th Street
95 m · 8 sec · North 144th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
6.5 mi · 7 min · West Dodge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterloo
1634 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North 228th Street
1432 ft · 39 sec · North 228th Street
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Continue on River Road Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road Drive
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Continue on South Front Street
1196 ft · 35 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
74 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
18 m · 2 sec · North Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boys Town and Waterloo.
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
6.46 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 Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boys Town to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Boys Town and 4.7 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 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 Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boys Town and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.16 km).
#1 Boys Town
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611100, -96.1319600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
Village in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 914 |
| Coordinates | 41.2869400, -96.2855800 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Front Street (-96.285494, 41.287044)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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