How far is La Vista, NE from Kimball, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Kimball, NE is about 427.4 miles (687.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.6 miles (638.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m 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 07h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Kimball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Kimball.
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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
338.7 mi · 5 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
80.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 71
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 71
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Turn left onto Link 53E
572 ft · 15 sec · Link 53E
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Link 53E
4 m · 1 sec · Link 53E
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Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
1553 ft · 34 sec · Link 53E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Chesnut Street
13 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Kimball.
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
339 mi · 05h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving La Vista and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Kimball?
The road trip is about 427.4 miles (687.9 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.3 miles from La Vista and 214.2 miles from Kimball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.6 miles (638.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 $56.87 one way or $113.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134 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 Kimball, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 396.58 mi (638.24 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimball
City in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.2358100, -103.6630000 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimball (-103.663, 41.23581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 688 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
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 | $56.87 | $113.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.14 | $128.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.18 | $140.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $79.98 | $159.97 |
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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