How far is Geneva, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from Geneva, NE to La Vista, NE is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.9 mi
01h 48m
Flight
93.52 mi
150.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.52 mi
Kilometers
150.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.9 mi
Kilometers
186.53 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Tue, May 5, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive La Vista
Tue, May 5, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Pleasant Dale
NE

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

From Geneva
58.1 mi
00h 54m
To La Vista
57.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and La Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    908 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto F Street

    3203 ft · 2 min · F Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 east: Lincoln

    1959 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Giles Road, Harrison Street

    2379 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    2799 ft · 57 sec · Giles Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1119 ft · 26 sec · South 84th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
89.4 mi · 77%
Harrison Street
3.61 mi · 3%
Giles Road
0.98 mi · 1%
F Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Park View Boulevard
0.55 mi
Lillian Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

89 mi · 01h 34m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
93.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Dale
00h 54m from Geneva
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geneva and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Geneva to La Vista?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 58.1 miles from Geneva and 57.8 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Geneva and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

98 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 93.52 mi (150.51 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,103
Coordinates40.5269500, -97.5958800
Altitude501
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: North 13th Street (-97.595847, 40.52695)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.48 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.96 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Geneva and La Vista. The current time is 23:41:17.

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.