How far is La Vista, NE from Tecumseh, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Tecumseh, NE is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Tecumseh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Tecumseh.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on South 30th Road
9 mi · 10 min · South 30th Road
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Continue on Highway 50
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn straight onto North 12th Street
3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Continue on Clay Street
41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Tecumseh.
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
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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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Tecumseh?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from La Vista and 31.8 miles from Tecumseh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vista and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
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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 Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 57.12 mi (91.93 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tecumseh
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.3666700, -96.1961200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
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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