How far is Falls City, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Papillion, NE is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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 43m.
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 Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Papillion.
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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
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 55 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Continue on 639 Avenue
7.4 mi · 8 min · 639 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 75
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 75
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Continue on J Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · J Street
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Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
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Continue on South 64th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road
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Turn right onto J Road
1.2 km · 1 min · J Road
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Turn left onto South 65th Road
136 m · 9 sec · South 65th Road
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3204 ft · 49 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 75
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Keep slight right
2025 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Highway 75
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 75
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Continue on North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 31 min · North 58th Road
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Platteview Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto South 72nd Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 72nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 370
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 370
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 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 Falls 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.
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.
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 Falls 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 Falls City to Papillion?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 48.8 miles from Falls City and 51.3 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Falls City and Sunny near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Julian
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 Julian.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 79.01 mi (127.16 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 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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