How far is Geneva, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Geneva, NE to Papillion, NE is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Papillion.
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Start on North 13th Street
908 ft · 25 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn left onto F Street
3203 ft · 2 min · F Street
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 east: Lincoln
1959 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
85.3 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Geneva 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
85.3 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Geneva and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Papillion?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 57.3 miles from Geneva and 57.4 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.27 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 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 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 Geneva and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 92.06 mi (148.15 km).
#1 Geneva
City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 40.5269500, -97.5958800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
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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