How far is Lincoln, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Falls City, NE is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 04m.
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.
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Falls City.
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Start on B Street
1019 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto South 40th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street
39 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 40th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Turn left onto NE 2 East, I 29
2216 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
11.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 75
1.3 mi · 1 min · Highway 75
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Turn right onto South 63rd Road
1269 ft · 40 sec · South 63rd Road
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Turn left onto Jade Road
2627 ft · 1 min · Jade Road
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Turn right onto South 64th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road
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Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
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Continue on J Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · J Street
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Continue on Highway 75
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 75
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Continue on 639 Avenue
7.4 mi · 8 min · 639 Avenue
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Continue on 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Turn left onto 712 Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Falls City.
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.
712 Road
Turn left onto 712 Road
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Falls City?
The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Nebraska City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Lincoln and 50.8 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Nebraska City
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 Nebraska City.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 75.8 mi (121.99 km).
#1 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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