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

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Wahoo, NE is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.48 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.69 mi
49.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.69 mi
Kilometers
49.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.48 mi
Kilometers
55.49 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 7:50 PM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 7:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From La Vista
17.2 mi
00h 26m
To Wahoo
17.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto L Street

    4 mi · 7 min · L Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Industrial Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Center Road

    11 mi · 16 min · West Center Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    99 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on East 12th Street

    2089 ft · 47 sec · East 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road M
12.4 mi · 36%
West Center Road
11 mi · 32%
L Street
4.01 mi · 12%
Industrial Road
2.36 mi · 7%
South 84th Street
1.71 mi · 5%
Highway 77
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road M

Continue on County Road M

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 26m from La Vista
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Vista and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from La Vista and 17.3 miles from Wahoo.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Vista and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

30 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

63 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Wahoo. Straight-line distance: 30.69 mi (49.39 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Wahoo

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,603
Coordinates41.2113900, -96.6203000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Wahoo (-96.6203, 41.21139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Wahoo. The current time is 18:57:14.

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.