How far is La Vista, NE from West Point, NE?

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to West Point, NE is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
71.21 mi
01h 25m
Flight
57.4 mi
92.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.21 mi
Kilometers
114.6 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Sat, May 2, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in La Vista
Sat, May 2, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-05-02T01:30
Arrive West Point
Sat, May 2, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Fremont
NE

Town in Nebraska, USA

From La Vista
35.6 mi
00h 42m
To West Point
35.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and West Point.

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    111 m · 21 sec · East Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Colfax Street

    49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    68 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 42%
Highway 275
23 mi · 32%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 11%
South 84th Street
2.52 mi · 4%
I 80 West
2.05 mi · 3%
I 680 North
1.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
00h 42m from La Vista
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vista and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vista to West Point?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from La Vista and 35.6 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vista and Widespread Frost then Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

52 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

71 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and West Point. Straight-line distance: 57.4 mi (92.37 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

City in Nebraska, USA

Population3,237
Coordinates41.8416700, -96.7086400
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: West Point (-96.70864, 41.84167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vista and West Point. The current time is 01:30:20.

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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.