How far is Gordon, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Gordon, NE to Papillion, NE is about 393.5 miles (633.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.3 miles (541.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
393.52 mi
06h 40m
Flight
336.26 mi
541.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.26 mi
Kilometers
541.16 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.52 mi
Kilometers
633.31 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Fri, May 22, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Gordon
Fri, May 22, 9:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordon
2026-05-21T20:03
Arrive Papillion
Fri, May 22, 2:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:40 PM to 3:10 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordon
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Emmet
NE

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

From Gordon
195.9 mi
03h 20m
To Papillion
197.6 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1755 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East US Highway 20

    137.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min · East US Highway 20

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 20

    8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 20

    36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20

  5. 5

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hyde Street

    2807 ft · 60 sec · North Hyde Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 20

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on West Douglas Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Continue on West 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 11th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on L Street

    12.9 mi · 16 min · L Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Continue on West Omaha Avenue

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  24. 24

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  26. 26

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  28. 28

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street

  42. 42

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 20
137 mi · 35%
Highway 275
105 mi · 27%
Highway 20
54.2 mi · 14%
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 8%
L Street
12.9 mi · 3%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 20

Turn left onto East US Highway 20

137 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
336.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmet
03h 20m from Gordon
Leave By
10:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gordon and Chance Rain Showers near Papillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 393.5 miles (633.3 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.9 miles from Gordon and 197.6 miles from Papillion.

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

The direct path is about 336.3 miles (541.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gordon and Papillion, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gordon and Chance Rain Showers near Papillion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordon and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 336.26 mi (541.16 km).

Gordon

#1 Gordon

City in Sheridan County in the state of Nebraska

Population1,486
Coordinates42.8047200, -102.2032200
Altitude1083
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: East 2nd Street (-102.20322, 42.804768)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.56 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.76 gal · 105.12 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.03 $118.06
Premium $4.65 $64.60 $129.20
Diesel $5.30 $73.62 $147.24

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gordon, NE and Papillion, NE. The current time in Gordon is 20:03:05, although it is 21:03:05 in Papillion.

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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.