How far is Louisville, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Louisville, NE to Papillion, NE is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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City in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Papillion.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1791 ft · 38 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 50
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
9.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 50
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Take the ramp right toward NE 370 East
1795 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
4.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Papillion.
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.
State Highway 50
Continue on State Highway 50
9.57 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Papillion?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Louisville and 8.1 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 12.5 mi (20.12 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.9977800, -96.1622400 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
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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