How far is Imperial, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Imperial, NE to Omaha, NE is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Flight Distance
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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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imperial and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial and Omaha.
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Start on West 6th Street
10 m · 4 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1513 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 736 Road
3 mi · 3 min · 736 Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2667 ft · 35 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 338 Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 338 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 6
38.4 mi · 45 min · Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 34
7.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 34
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
6.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on West B Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · West B Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Nasby Street
8.6 mi · 11 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1964 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1700 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
179.5 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Harney Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Imperial and Omaha.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
180 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Imperial and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Imperial to Omaha?
The road trip is about 345.1 miles (555.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Imperial and 172.7 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.93 one way or $91.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Imperial and Omaha, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Imperial and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 302.17 mi (486.3 km).
#1 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.80 | $103.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.69 | $113.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.60 | $129.21 |
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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