How far is Chalco, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Chalco, NE to Papillion, NE is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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City in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalco and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalco and Papillion.
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Start on the route
24 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Chandler Road
3085 ft · 2 min · Chandler Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 50
1264 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 50
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Continue on South 144th Street
1371 ft · 33 sec · South 144th Street
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Turn left onto West Giles Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Giles Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 132nd Street
135 m · 13 sec · South 132nd Street
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Turn right onto West Giles Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Giles Road
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Continue on Giles Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Giles Road
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Turn right onto Portal Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Portal Road
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Continue on West 6th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2668 ft · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Chalco and Papillion.
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.
Portal Road
Turn right onto Portal Road
1.31 mi · 00h 02m
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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chalco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalco to Papillion?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
La Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Chalco and 3.6 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chalco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near La Vista
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 La Vista.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalco and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.62 km).
#1 Chalco
In Nebraska, USA
| Population | 10,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.1503000 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.77 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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