How far is Grant, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Grant, NE to Papillion, NE is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.29 mi
04h 55m
Flight
297.08 mi
478.1 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.08 mi
Kilometers
478.1 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.29 mi
Kilometers
544.43 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-22T17:28
Arrive Papillion
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newark
NE

City in United States of America

From Grant
169 mi
02h 27m
To Papillion
169.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    6 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 61

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 61

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    311.7 mi · 5 hr 16 min

  6. 6

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

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 370

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
312 mi · 92%
Highway 61
17.8 mi · 5%
Highway 370
6.05 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
1.05 mi
South Washington Street
1.01 mi
NE 370
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

312 mi · 05h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
297.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
02h 27m from Grant
Leave By
7:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grant and Sunny near Papillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Grant and 169.3 miles from Papillion.

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

The direct path is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grant and Sunny near Papillion.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

41 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

49 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 297.08 mi (478.1 km).

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#1 Grant

Town in Nebraska, United States

Population1,104
Coordinates40.8419400, -101.7251700
Altitude1040
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: 3rd Street (-101.725172, 40.841968)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.94 gal
45.19 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.05
23.88 gal · 90.38 L
Estimated CO2
106.1 kg one way
Round trip: 212.2 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.03 $90.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.78 $101.56
Premium $4.65 $55.57 $111.14
Diesel $5.30 $63.33 $126.66

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 · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Grant, NE and Papillion, NE. The current time in Grant is 17:28:52, although it is 18:28:52 in Papillion.

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.