How far is La Vista, NE from Syracuse, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Syracuse, NE is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Syracuse.
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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
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Springfield
3004 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto South 144th Street
2017 ft · 48 sec · South 144th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Highway 50
16 mi · 19 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 30th Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · North 30th Road
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Continue on Park Street
2547 ft · 56 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2044 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 50
Continue on Highway 50
16 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from La Vista and 21.5 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 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 Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Louisville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.6572200, -96.1864000 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Syracuse (-96.1864, 40.65722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
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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