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

The driving distance from Hartington, NE to La Vista, NE is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
158.49 mi
02h 35m
Flight
117.91 mi
189.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.91 mi
Kilometers
189.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.49 mi
Kilometers
255.07 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Sat, May 30, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Hartington
Sat, May 30, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartington
2026-05-30T09:33
Arrive La Vista
Sat, May 30, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Point
NE

City in Nebraska, USA

From Hartington
72.2 mi
01h 18m
To La Vista
86.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    1065 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    1262 ft · 41 sec · West Franklin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Robinson Avenue

    2549 ft · 51 sec · South Robinson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 57

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 57

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 59

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 59

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 15

    2498 ft · 34 sec · Highway 15

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Highway 20

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on Willow Street

    1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 20

    138 m · 10 sec · Highway 20

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 15

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 15

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Highway 15

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 275

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  15. 15

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartington 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
41.3 mi · 26%
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 20%
Highway 15
29.6 mi · 19%
Highway 57
11.2 mi · 7%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 5%
Highway 59
5.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 18m from Hartington
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartington and 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 Hartington to La Vista?

The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Hartington and 86.3 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

92 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

114 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartington and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.75 km).

Hartington

#1 Hartington

City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,469
Coordinates42.6225000, -97.2645000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-97.264646, 42.6225)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartington and La Vista. The current time is 09:33:54.

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.