How far is Cambridge, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Cambridge, NE to Papillion, NE is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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 48m.
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
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Papillion.
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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
165.8 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
2686 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
61 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Papillion.
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
166 mi · 02h 50m
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 Slight Chance Drizzle near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Papillion?
The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 124.1 miles from Cambridge and 124.4 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 9:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Cambridge and Slight Chance Drizzle near Papillion.
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 Papillion. Straight-line distance: 224.17 mi (360.76 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819500, -100.1656900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $42.82 | $85.65 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $53.31 | $106.63 |
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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