How far is Gibbon, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Gibbon, NE to Papillion, NE is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
163.99 mi
02h 26m
Flight
148.91 mi
239.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.91 mi
Kilometers
239.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.99 mi
Kilometers
263.91 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Gibbon
Tue, May 12, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibbon
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Papillion
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibbon
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
Utica
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Gibbon
81.9 mi
01h 13m
To Papillion
82.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gibbon and Papillion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibbon and Papillion.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    38 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto LaBarre Street

    104 m · 17 sec · LaBarre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    100 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lowell Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 east

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

    61 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 370

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibbon and Papillion.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
153 mi · 93%
Highway 370
6.05 mi · 4%
Lowell Road
2.64 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.56 mi
NE 370
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 37m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 13m from Gibbon
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gibbon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Papillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gibbon to Papillion?

The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Gibbon and 82.1 miles from Papillion.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gibbon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Papillion.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

94 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibbon and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 148.91 mi (239.64 km).

Gibbon

#1 Gibbon

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.

Population1,875
Coordinates40.7483500, -98.8448000
Altitude628
CountryUnited States
Papillion

#2 Papillion

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

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-98.844735, 40.748216)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.9 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.8 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibbon and Papillion. The current time is 18:27:02.

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.