How far is La Vista, NE from Arlington, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Arlington, NE is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Arlington.
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Start on Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 56 sec · Lillian Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
2869 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
1797 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 133
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Turn left onto County Road P30
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road P30
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30
8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on West Elkhorn Drive
1177 ft · 27 sec · West Elkhorn Drive
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Eagle Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Eagle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Eagle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 30
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30
8.58 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Arlington?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from La Vista and 18 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Bennington
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 Bennington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.08 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4525000, -96.3511300 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-96.35113, 41.4525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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