How far is Burwell, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from Burwell, NE to La Vista, NE is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burwell and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burwell and La Vista.
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Start on South 7th Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
2091 ft · 1 min · G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Avenue
782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Turn straight onto Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Turn right onto Highway 281
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281
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Turn left onto Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
1513 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit left
1800 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto Highway 275
14.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1742 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burwell and La Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 30
Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Burwell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burwell to La Vista?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Burwell and 97.3 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Burwell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Creston
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 Creston.
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burwell and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 165.78 mi (266.8 km).
#1 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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