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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Gretna, NE is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
13.29 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.29 mi
Kilometers
21.39 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gretna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Gretna
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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

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
Chalco
NE

In Nebraska, USA

From La Vista
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Gretna
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Gretna

    2209 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 West: Gretna

    69 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 370

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Highway 6

    1940 ft · 59 sec · North Highway 6

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Westplains Road

    64 m · 14 sec · West Westplains Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

    107 m · 15 sec · Pontiac Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pontiac Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 370
4.07 mi · 31%
Harrison Street
3.63 mi · 27%
I 80 West
3.41 mi · 26%
Park View Boulevard
0.54 mi · 4%
NE 370
0.42 mi · 3%
North Highway 6
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 370

Merge slight left onto Highway 370

4.07 mi · 00h 06m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalco
00h 11m from La Vista
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vista and Chance Rain Showers near Gretna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from La Vista and 6.6 miles from Gretna.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vista and Chance Rain Showers near Gretna.

Stop Ideas Near Chalco

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

20 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Gretna

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population5,024
Coordinates41.1408300, -96.2397400
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Gretna (-96.23974, 41.14083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Gretna. The current time is 01:48:40.

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.