How far is Eagle, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Eagle, NE to Papillion, NE is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.83 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.89 mi
49.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.89 mi
Kilometers
49.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.83 mi
Kilometers
62.49 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Papillion
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eagle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
South Bend
NE

Human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Eagle
19.4 mi
00h 20m
To Papillion
19.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Papillion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Papillion.

  1. 1

    Start on D Street

    81 m · 14 sec · D Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1292 ft · 57 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto O Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · O Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 238th Street

    4 mi · 5 min · 238th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Russell Street

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Russell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 238th Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · 238th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    2263 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

    61 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 370

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Papillion.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
17.9 mi · 46%
238th Street
10.6 mi · 27%
Highway 370
6.05 mi · 16%
O Street
2.14 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
1.01 mi · 3%
NE 370
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

17.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bend
00h 20m from Eagle
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eagle 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 Eagle to Papillion?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

South Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Eagle and 19.4 miles from Papillion.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eagle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Papillion.

Stop Ideas Near South Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bend, 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 South Bend.

RAIL

Omaha

38 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

44 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 30.89 mi (49.71 km).

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#1 Eagle

Human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,105
Coordinates40.8166700, -96.4302900
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Papillion

#2 Papillion

City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: D Street (-96.430291, 40.816607)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 Eagle and Papillion. The current time is 01:19:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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