How far is Lake View, IA from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Lake View, IA to Omaha, NE is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake View and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake View and Omaha.
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Start on 330th Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · 330th Street
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Turn left onto Fox Avenue
130 m · 10 sec · Fox Avenue
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Continue on Des Moines Street
2648 ft · 1 min · Des Moines Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on 400th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 400th Street
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Continue on State Highway 39
17.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 39
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Turn left
66 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
1746 ft · 30 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Continue on 260th Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · 260th Street
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Turn slight right onto US 30 West: Dunlap
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto South Maple Avenue
1688 ft · 41 sec · South Maple Avenue
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Continue on West 11th Street
1194 ft · 23 sec · West 11th Street
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Continue on West 11th Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · West 11th Street
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Continue on East Erie Street
1812 ft · 1 min · East Erie Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
2367 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on Loess Hills Trail
3.1 mi · 4 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Continue on Old Lincoln Highway
2978 ft · 49 sec · Old Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Desoto Avenue
2849 ft · 1 min · Desoto Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, US 6 West
2069 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
2790 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Event Center-Ballpark, Eppley Airfield
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1534 ft · 52 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
110 m · 8 sec · Howard Street
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Continue on Saint Mary's Avenue
708 ft · 28 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
677 ft · 19 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto Harney Street
45 m · 5 sec · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake View and Omaha.
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.
US 30 West
Continue straight
32.6 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake View and Showers And Thunderstorms near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake View to Omaha?
The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lake View and 51.9 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake View and Showers And Thunderstorms near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Dunlap
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 Dunlap.
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake View and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 86.06 mi (138.5 km).
#1 Lake View
City of Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 42.3116500, -95.0533200 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.21 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
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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