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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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 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Broadway Street
1065 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1262 ft · 41 sec · West Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Robinson Avenue
2549 ft · 51 sec · South Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Highway 57
11.2 mi · 13 min · Highway 57
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Turn left onto Highway 59
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 59
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Turn right onto Highway 15
2498 ft · 34 sec · Highway 15
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Merge slight left onto Highway 20
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Willow Street
1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Highway 20
138 m · 10 sec · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Highway 15
14.9 mi · 18 min · Highway 15
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 15
14.2 mi · 17 min · Highway 15
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 275
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1742 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartington and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 117.91 mi (189.75 km).
#1 Hartington
City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.6225000, -97.2645000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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