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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Auburn, NE is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.42 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.58 mi
89.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.42 mi
Kilometers
108.5 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Thu, Apr 16, 1:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Union
NE

Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From La Vista
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To Auburn
33.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lillian Avenue

    1580 ft · 1 min · Lillian Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto James Avenue

    596 ft · 28 sec · James Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 72nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 72nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Cornhusker Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 75 South

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive

    1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 34

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 34

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2917 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City

    1504 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 2

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 2

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1474 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    140 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South 64th Road

    9 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  20. 20

    Continue on J Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · J Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 34
28.9 mi · 43%
South 64th Road
8.99 mi · 13%
Highway 75
8.86 mi · 13%
Kennedy Freeway
5.16 mi · 8%
Cornhusker Road
4.36 mi · 6%
State Highway 2
3.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 34

Merge slight right

24.6 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 42m from La Vista
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from La Vista and 33.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

49 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

66 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 55.58 mi (89.44 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Auburn

City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates40.3927800, -95.8388900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Auburn (-95.83889, 40.39278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Auburn. The current time is 10:14:41.

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.