How far is Macy, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Macy, NE to Papillion, NE is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macy and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macy and Papillion.
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Start on Skunk Hollow Drive
12 m · 4 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
553 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Yellow Smoke Road
2597 ft · 1 min · Yellow Smoke Road
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Turn right onto Highway 75
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 75
15.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 75
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Continue on North 13th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75
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Continue on US Highway 75
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Herman Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard
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Continue on North 19th Street
2418 ft · 47 sec · North 19th Street
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Continue on South 19th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Continue on South Highway 30
1 km · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 133
56 m · 5 sec · State Highway 133
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1992 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 133
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 South
2085 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Macy and Papillion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 75
Continue on Highway 75
15.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Macy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macy to Papillion?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Herman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Macy and 37.5 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Herman
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 Herman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macy and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 68.19 mi (109.74 km).
#1 Macy
Place in Nebraska
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 42.1130500, -96.3564200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
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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