How far is La Vista, NE from Mitchell, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Mitchell, NE is about 453.4 miles (729.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 405.3 miles (652.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 25m 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 08h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Mitchell.
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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
315.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 26
17.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Broadway Street
2177 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
933 ft · 41 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Mitchell.
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
316 mi · 05h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vista and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 453.4 miles (729.6 km) and usually takes 08h 12m 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?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 226.2 miles from La Vista and 227.1 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 405.3 miles (652.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 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 $60.34 one way or $120.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.2 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 Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vista and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mitchell.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 405.31 mi (652.29 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mitchell
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 41.9402400, -103.8085600 |
| Altitude | 1205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mitchell (-103.80856, 41.94024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 730 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $60.34 | $120.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.05 | $136.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.46 | $148.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.86 | $169.73 |
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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