How far is La Vista, NE from Dakota City, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Dakota City, NE is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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.
Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Dakota City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Dakota City.
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Start on Lillian Avenue
1580 ft · 1 min · Lillian Avenue
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Turn right onto James Avenue
596 ft · 31 sec · James Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 72nd Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South 72nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
1570 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
90.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 129 West, US 20 West, US 75 South: South Sioux City
1716 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: South Sioux City, Dakota City
1894 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Dakota Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on IBP Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · IBP Avenue
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Continue on North 14th Street
2790 ft · 56 sec · North 14th Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
143 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
45 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Dakota City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
90.3 mi · 01h 38m
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 Dakota City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Dakota City?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from La Vista and 53.5 miles from Dakota City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Dakota City.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona
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 Arizona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 87.41 mi (140.67 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
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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