How far is Falls City, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from Falls City, NE to La Vista, NE is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.12 mi
01h 47m
Flight
80.79 mi
130.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.79 mi
Kilometers
130.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.12 mi
Kilometers
162.74 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Fri, May 1, 4:38 PM CDT
Return by in Falls City
Fri, May 1, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls City
2026-05-01T14:50
Arrive La Vista
Fri, May 1, 4:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falls City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Julian
NE

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

From Falls City
49.6 mi
00h 53m
To La Vista
51.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and La Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and La Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on East 16th Street

    13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlan Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 651 Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 712 Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 639 Boulevard

    1.3 km · 55 sec · 639 Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on 639 Avenue

    7.4 mi · 8 min · 639 Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 75

  8. 8

    Continue on J Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · J Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  10. 10

    Continue on South 64th Road

    8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto J Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 65th Road

    136 m · 9 sec · South 65th Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    3204 ft · 49 sec · Highway 2

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 75

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 75

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2025 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 75

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 75

  18. 18

    Continue on North 58th Road

    26.8 mi · 31 min · North 58th Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Platteview Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Platteview Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 72nd Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · South 72nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto James Avenue

    596 ft · 31 sec · James Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1580 ft · 1 min · Lillian Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls City and La Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 27%
Highway 75
21.3 mi · 21%
712 Road
12.1 mi · 12%
South 64th Road
8.72 mi · 9%
639 Avenue
7.36 mi · 7%
South 72nd Street
6.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North 58th Road

Continue on North 58th Road

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Julian
00h 53m from Falls City
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falls City to La Vista?

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Julian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Falls City and 51.5 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Julian

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

78 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

81 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 80.79 mi (130.02 km).

Falls City

#1 Falls City

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

Population4,117
Coordinates40.0608400, -95.6019300
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: East 16th Street (-95.601929, 40.060748)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls City and La Vista. The current time is 14:50:36.

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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.