How far is Fairbury, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Fairbury, NE to Papillion, NE is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbury and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury and Papillion.
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Start on 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto K Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Continue on Highway 15
34.2 mi · 41 min · Highway 15
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Turn right onto Highway 6
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 294th Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · 294th Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2186 ft · 29 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on Pioneers Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Pioneers Road
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Turn left onto 280th Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 280th Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Lincoln
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
2686 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
61 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right 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 Fairbury 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 80 East
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairbury and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbury to Papillion?
The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Fairbury and 59.5 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fairbury and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale
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 Pleasant Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbury and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 92.2 mi (148.38 km).
#1 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.22 | $44.45 |
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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