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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Ashland, NE is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.64 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.2 mi
32.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.2 mi
Kilometers
32.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.43 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-04-17T10:33
Arrive Ashland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gretna
NE

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

From La Vista
11.3 mi
00h 15m
To Ashland
11.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1118 ft · 21 sec · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    1378 ft · 29 sec · Giles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2210 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville

    1709 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Highway 31

    1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 6

    7 mi · 9 min · Highway 6

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    3053 ft · 2 min · Silver Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 14th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
9.65 mi · 43%
Highway 6
6.97 mi · 31%
Harrison Street
3.63 mi · 16%
Silver Street
0.58 mi · 3%
Park View Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
NE 31
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

9.23 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gretna
00h 15m from La Vista
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vista and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from La Vista and 11.3 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vista and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

29 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 20.2 mi (32.51 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Ashland

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,724
Coordinates41.0391600, -96.3683500
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Ashland (-96.36835, 41.03916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Ashland. The current time is 10:33:14.

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.