How far is La Vista, NE from Imperial, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Imperial, NE is about 337.8 miles (543.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Imperial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Imperial.
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Start on Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 56 sec · Lillian Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
2869 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1118 ft · 21 sec · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Giles Road
1378 ft · 29 sec · Giles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2210 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
169.6 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
15.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on East B Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · East B Street
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Continue on West Highway 6 & 34
6.4 mi · 8 min · West Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 34
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 34
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Turn slight right onto US 6
103 m · 5 sec
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Continue on US 6
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 6
37.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 338 Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 338 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 6
2667 ft · 35 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 736 Road
3 mi · 3 min · 736 Road
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Continue on Highway 6
1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 6
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street
1513 ft · 57 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
10 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Imperial.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
170 mi · 02h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Imperial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Imperial?
The road trip is about 337.8 miles (543.7 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from La Vista and 169.3 miles from Imperial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.95 one way or $89.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between La Vista and Imperial, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Imperial.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 296.85 mi (477.74 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imperial (-101.64323, 40.51694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $44.95 | $89.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.70 | $101.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.48 | $110.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.22 | $126.45 |
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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