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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Alliance, NE is about 415 miles (667.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
415.03 mi
06h 41m
Flight
358.77 mi
577.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.77 mi
Kilometers
577.38 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.03 mi
Kilometers
667.93 km
Drive Time
06h 41m

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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 06h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alliance
Fri, May 1, 6:35 PM MDT
Return by in La Vista
Sat, May 2, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-05-01T12:54
Arrive Alliance
Fri, May 1, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:11 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Broken Bow
NE

Township in Custer County, Nebraska

From La Vista
195.7 mi
03h 20m
To Alliance
219.3 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 56 sec · Lillian Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard

    2869 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto L Street

    4 mi · 7 min · L Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Industrial Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Center Road

    11 mi · 16 min · West Center Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  11. 11

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  14. 14

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 281

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    50.2 mi · 1 hr · Highway 92

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 2

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2

  22. 22

    Continue on South E Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 2

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2

  24. 24

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 2

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2

  26. 26

    Continue on Southwest 1st Street

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  29. 29

    Continue on Perkins Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1660 ft · 44 sec · East 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Laramie Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2
108 mi · 26%
Highway 92
83 mi · 20%
Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 20%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 3%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 3%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southwest 1st Street

Continue on Southwest 1st Street

82.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
358.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broken Bow
03h 20m from La Vista
Leave By
10:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Alliance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Alliance?

The road trip is about 415 miles (667.9 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broken Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.7 miles from La Vista and 219.3 miles from Alliance.

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

The direct path is about 358.8 miles (577.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.25 one way or $110.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Alliance.

Stop Ideas Near Broken Bow

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

110 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 358.77 mi (577.38 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Alliance

#2 Alliance

City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States

Population8,029
Coordinates42.1016300, -102.8721500
Altitude1209
CountryUnited States
Start: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 668 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.65 gal
55.44 L · about $55.25
Round trip
$110.49
29.3 gal · 110.88 L
Estimated CO2
130.2 kg one way
Round trip: 260.4 kg / 574 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.25 $110.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.31 $124.61
Premium $4.65 $68.18 $136.36
Diesel $5.30 $77.70 $155.41

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between La Vista, NE and Alliance, NE. The current time in La Vista is 12:54:33, although it is 11:54:33 in Alliance.

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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.