How far is Chadron, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Chadron, NE to Omaha, NE is about 440.6 miles (709 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378 miles (608.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Holt County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chadron and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadron and Omaha.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
159.8 mi · 3 hr 9 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on North Hyde Street
2807 ft · 60 sec · North Hyde Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Continue on L Street
12.9 mi · 16 min · L Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West Omaha Avenue
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
22.9 mi · 25 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
13.8 mi · 18 min
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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 Chadron and Omaha.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 20
Continue on US Highway 20
160 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chadron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chadron to Omaha?
The road trip is about 440.6 miles (709 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Chadron and 222.9 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378 miles (608.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.64 one way or $117.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chadron and Omaha, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chadron and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omaha.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chadron and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 378.05 mi (608.42 km).
#1 Chadron
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.8294200, -102.9999100 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| 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: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $58.64 | $117.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.13 | $132.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.37 | $144.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.48 | $164.95 |
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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