How far is La Vista, NE from Waverly, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Waverly, NE is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Waverly.
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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
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1709 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 31
1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto Highway 6
7.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 6
36 m · 2 sec · Highway 6
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 6
8 mi · 10 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 6
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Turn sharp right onto North 141st Street
671 ft · 20 sec · North 141st Street
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Street
110 m · 16 sec · Kenilworth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenilworth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Waverly.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
9.23 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Waverly?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from La Vista and 17.5 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 31.78 mi (51.14 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waverly
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 4,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.9175000, -96.5283400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-96.52834, 40.9175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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