How far is Macy, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from Macy, NE to Omaha, NE is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
77.21 mi
01h 17m
Flight
62.97 mi
101.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.97 mi
Kilometers
101.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macy
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Omaha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macy
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
Arizona
NE

Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.

From Macy
38.3 mi
00h 39m
To Omaha
38.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 28 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macy and Omaha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macy and Omaha.

  1. 1

    Start on Skunk Hollow Drive

    12 m · 4 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    553 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Yellow Smoke Road

    2597 ft · 1 min · Yellow Smoke Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 75

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    2270 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    2907 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    58 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, US 6 West

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2790 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Event Center-Ballpark, Eppley Airfield

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    1534 ft · 52 sec · South 16th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    110 m · 8 sec · Howard Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Mary's Avenue

    708 ft · 28 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    677 ft · 19 sec · South 19th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Harney Street

    45 m · 5 sec · Harney Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macy and Omaha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Street
64.8 mi · 84%
Highway 75
8.4 mi · 11%
I 480 West
0.92 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.76 mi · 1%
Yellow Smoke Road
0.49 mi · 1%
4th Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

7th Street

Merge slight left

58 mi · 01h 03m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona
00h 39m from Macy
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Macy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macy to Omaha?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Macy and 38.9 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Omaha.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macy and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 62.97 mi (101.34 km).

Macy

#1 Macy

Place in Nebraska

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1130500, -96.3564200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Omaha

#2 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Skunk Hollow Drive (-96.35642, 42.113018)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Macy and Omaha. The current time is 03:14:46.

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.