How far is Dakota City, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Dakota City, NE to Papillion, NE is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dakota City and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dakota City and Papillion.
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Start on Broadway Street
28 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
526 ft · 17 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn slight left
119 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North 14th Street
2399 ft · 48 sec · North 14th Street
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Continue on IBP Avenue
2759 ft · 55 sec · IBP Avenue
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
90.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, US 6 West
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 84th Street
1778 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ralston, La Vista, Papillion
105 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South 84th Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South 84th Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 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 Dakota City 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 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport
90.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Dakota City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dakota City to Papillion?
The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Dakota City and 58 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Dakota City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona
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 Arizona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dakota City and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 89.26 mi (143.65 km).
#1 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
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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