How far is La Vista, NE from Weeping Water, NE?

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Weeping Water, NE is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.11 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.11 mi
Kilometers
48.45 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-04-19T08:44
Arrive Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cedar Creek
NE

Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From La Vista
15 mi
00h 21m
To Weeping Water
15 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Weeping Water.

  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

    1118 ft · 21 sec · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Giles Road

    1378 ft · 29 sec · Giles Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2210 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Springfield

    3004 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 144th Street

    2017 ft · 48 sec · South 144th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 50

    7 mi · 9 min · Highway 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 144th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North East Street

    900 ft · 27 sec · North East Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West F Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1032 ft · 39 sec · North Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Eldora Street

    54 m · 8 sec · West Eldora Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Eldora Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 34%
Highway 50
7.03 mi · 23%
Harrison Street
3.63 mi · 12%
144th Street
2.71 mi · 9%
Highway 1
2 mi · 7%
I 80 West
1.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 50

Continue on State Highway 50

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Creek
00h 21m from La Vista
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vista and Sunny near Weeping Water.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Weeping Water?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cedar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from La Vista and 15 miles from Weeping Water.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Sunny near Weeping Water.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Creek

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

28 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

57 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Weeping Water. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.09 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Weeping Water

#2 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Weeping Water (-96.14057, 40.87)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and Weeping Water. The current time is 08:44:22.

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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.