How far is Cambridge, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from Cambridge, NE to La Vista, NE is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and La Vista.
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Start on Nasby Street
8 mi · 10 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1964 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1700 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
169.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Giles Road, Harrison Street
2379 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Giles Road
2799 ft · 57 sec · Giles Road
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1119 ft · 26 sec · 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 Cambridge 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.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
170 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Cambridge and Mostly Cloudy near La Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to La Vista?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Cambridge and 124.8 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.25 one way or $72.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Cambridge and Mostly Cloudy near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Giltner
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 Giltner.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 225.23 mi (362.48 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819500, -100.1656900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.12 | $36.25 | $72.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $38.62 | $77.25 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $43.02 | $86.04 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $53.56 | $107.11 |
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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