How far is Crete, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from Crete, NE to La Vista, NE is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.7 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.94 mi
99.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Crete.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.94 mi
Kilometers
99.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.7 mi
Kilometers
118.61 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Crete
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crete
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crete
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Crete
37.2 mi
00h 38m
To La Vista
36.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and La Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crete and La Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    925 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 13th Street

    1667 ft · 45 sec · East 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue

    1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Highway 33

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 103

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Highway 103

  6. 6

    Continue on 154th Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 154th Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road

    37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road

    2135 ft · 31 sec · 154th Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Giles Road, Harrison Street

    2379 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    2799 ft · 57 sec · Giles Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1119 ft · 26 sec · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crete and La Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
54.3 mi · 74%
154th Road
8.2 mi · 11%
Highway 103
3.66 mi · 5%
Harrison Street
3.61 mi · 5%
East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2%
Giles Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

54 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 38m from Crete
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crete 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 Crete to La Vista?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Crete and 36.5 miles from La Vista.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crete and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

62 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crete and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 61.94 mi (99.68 km).

Crete

#1 Crete

Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,875
Coordinates40.6277800, -96.9614200
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-96.961499, 40.627781)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crete and La Vista. The current time is 01:51:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.