How far is La Vista, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Falls City, NE is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 06m.
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 and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Falls 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 · 28 sec · James Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 72nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 72nd Street
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Turn left onto Cornhusker Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Cornhusker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 75 South
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Highway 34
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 34
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Take the exit slight right
2917 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson
948 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Turn left onto 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Falls 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.
US Highway 34
Merge slight right
42.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving La Vista and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Falls City?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Nebraska City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from La Vista and 49.1 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around La Vista and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Nebraska City
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 Nebraska City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 80.79 mi (130.02 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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