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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Hooper, NE is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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
50.74 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.84 mi
64.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.84 mi
Kilometers
64.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.74 mi
Kilometers
81.66 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hooper
Mon, Nov 9, 3:17 PM CST
Return by in La Vista
Mon, Nov 9, 4:21 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-11-09T14:13
Arrive Hooper
Mon, Nov 9, 3:17 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
9:30 PM CST
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
Valley
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From La Vista
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Hooper
25.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM CST
Wind
3 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Highway 275

    2 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 275

  21. 21

    Continue on East Howard Street

    2328 ft · 59 sec · East Howard Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    77 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    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 Hooper.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 60%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 15%
South 84th Street
2.52 mi · 5%
I 80 West
2.05 mi · 4%
Old Highway 275
2.03 mi · 4%
I 680 North
1.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue straight

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley
00h 32m from La Vista
Leave By
4:22 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Hooper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from La Vista and 25.4 miles from Hooper.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

36 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

63 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Hooper. Straight-line distance: 39.84 mi (64.11 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Hooper

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population828
Coordinates41.6105500, -96.5480800
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Hooper (-96.54808, 41.61055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.43
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $7.22 $14.43
Mid-grade $4.27 $7.64 $15.28
Premium $4.82 $8.63 $17.25
Diesel $5.97 $10.69 $21.38

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Hooper. The current time is 14:13:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.