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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Milford, NE is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.44 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.24 mi
96.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.24 mi
Kilometers
96.94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.44 mi
Kilometers
111.75 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sat, May 30, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Sat, May 30, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-05-30T05:27
Arrive Milford
Sat, May 30, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
9:30 PM CDT
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
Waverly
NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

From La Vista
34.7 mi
00h 40m
To Milford
34.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Milford

    1489 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 238th Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 238th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway

    707 ft · 18 sec · North State Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North A Street

    27 m · 4 sec · North A Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North A Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
60.6 mi · 87%
Harrison Street
3.63 mi · 5%
238th Road
3.24 mi · 5%
Park View Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.3 mi
US 6
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
60.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 40m from La Vista
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from La Vista and 34.7 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

62 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Milford. Straight-line distance: 60.24 mi (96.94 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Milford

City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,014
Coordinates40.7744500, -97.0505900
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Milford (-97.05059, 40.77445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Milford. The current time is 05:27:55.

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.