How far is Louisville, NE from Avoca, NE?

The driving distance from Louisville, NE to Avoca, NE is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
17.44 mi
00h 21m
Flight
14.13 mi
22.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.13 mi
Kilometers
22.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.44 mi
Kilometers
28.07 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avoca
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive Avoca
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Weeping Water
NE

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From Louisville
8.7 mi
00h 10m
To Avoca
8.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Avoca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Avoca.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1791 ft · 40 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 50

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 50

  4. 4

    Turn left onto O Street

    3 mi · 4 min · O Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 132nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South 132nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tefft Street

    673 ft · 24 sec · Tefft Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Street

    100 m · 16 sec · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Polar Street

    73 m · 10 sec · Polar Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Polar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Avoca.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 50
12.8 mi · 73%
O Street
3.01 mi · 17%
South 132nd Street
1.04 mi · 6%
West 5th Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Tefft Street
0.13 mi · 1%
State Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 50

Turn left onto Highway 50

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weeping Water
00h 10m from Louisville
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Avoca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Avoca?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Weeping Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Louisville and 8.7 miles from Avoca.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Avoca.

Stop Ideas Near Weeping Water

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

46 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Avoca. Straight-line distance: 14.13 mi (22.74 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates40.9977800, -96.1622400
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avoca

Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population253
Coordinates40.7961100, -96.1175100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-96.16224, 40.99778)
End: Avoca (-96.11751, 40.79611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 Louisville and Avoca. The current time is 22:39:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.