How far is David City, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from David City, NE to Papillion, NE is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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 Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between David City and Papillion.
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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
2.5 mi · 4 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 David City and Papillion.
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 Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from David City to Papillion?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 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?
Wahoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from David City and 36 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around David City and Sunny near Papillion.
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 Papillion. Straight-line distance: 56.95 mi (91.66 km).
#1 David City
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.2527900, -97.1300400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
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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