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

The driving distance from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
68.67 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.93 mi
80.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.93 mi
Kilometers
80.36 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.67 mi
Kilometers
110.51 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Mon, May 4, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Hickman
Tue, May 5, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickman
2026-05-04T22:23
Arrive La Vista
Mon, May 4, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickman
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
Greenwood
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Hickman
29.8 mi
00h 35m
To La Vista
38.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    14 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1868 ft · 51 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street

    2626 ft · 53 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 68th Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 68th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward NE 2

    2226 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2

    1016 ft · 12 sec · Nebraska Highway 2

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 82nd Street, 84th Street

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

    96 m · 6 sec · South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

    1241 ft · 25 sec · South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 84th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · South 84th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

    1207 ft · 24 sec · South 84th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · South 84th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street

    38 m · 2 sec · South 84th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North 84th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North 84th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

    2041 ft · 33 sec · Cornhusker Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 6

    2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 6

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32 mi · 33 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Giles Road, Harrison Street

    2379 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    2799 ft · 57 sec · Giles Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1119 ft · 26 sec · South 84th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickman and La Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
2 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
32.8 mi · 48%
South 84th Street
8.71 mi · 13%
North 84th Street
4.27 mi · 6%
South 68th Street
3.91 mi · 6%
Harrison Street
3.61 mi · 5%
US Highway 6
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

32 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 35m from Hickman
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Hickman to La Vista?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Hickman and 38.9 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

28 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

54 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 49.93 mi (80.36 km).

Hickman

#1 Hickman

City in Nebraska, USA

Population2,456
Coordinates40.6200000, -96.6291800
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-96.62918, 40.619975)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.65 $11.26 $22.53
Diesel $5.30 $12.84 $25.67

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hickman and La Vista. The current time is 22:23:42.

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.