How far is Falls City, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Omaha, NE is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Omaha.
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Start on East 16th Street
13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Turn right onto Highway 136
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 136
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 Express West: Omaha
2775 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
1736 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
2074 ft · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
767 ft · 22 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto Harney Street
45 m · 5 sec · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls City and Omaha.
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 29 North
Merge slight left
56.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Falls City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls City to Omaha?
The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Nebraska City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Falls City and 52.3 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Falls City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Nebraska City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 84.48 mi (135.96 km).
#1 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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