How far is La Vista, NE from Atkinson, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Atkinson, NE is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Atkinson.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275
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Continue on L Street
1.1 km · 2 min · L Street
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Continue on East 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on East Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto East Pearl Street
1980 ft · 56 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
705 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Atkinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 275
Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 La Vista and Sunny near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from La Vista and 103.5 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Atkinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 177.94 mi (286.36 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkinson
Town in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 42.5313900, -98.9781500 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-98.97815, 42.53139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
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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