How far is David City, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from David City, NE to La Vista, NE is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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
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City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between David City and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between David City and La Vista.
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Start on East D Street
12 m · 8 sec · East D Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3021 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Turn left onto 32 Road
11.5 mi · 13 min · 32 Road
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Continue on County Road K
14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Continue on West Center Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road
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Continue on Industrial Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road
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Continue on L Street
4 mi · 7 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between David City and La Vista.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road K
Continue on County Road K
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving David City and Sunny near La Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from David City to La Vista?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Wahoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from David City and 32.3 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around David City and Sunny near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Wahoo
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 Wahoo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between David City and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 57.31 mi (92.23 km).
#1 David City
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.2527900, -97.1300400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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