How far is Nebraska City, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Nebraska City, NE to Omaha, NE is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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 in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska City and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City and Omaha.
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Start on Central Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
2376 ft · 1 min · North 11th Street
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Continue on Orchard Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Orchard Drive
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Continue on G Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Turn right onto North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 31 min · North 58th Road
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Platteview Road
1461 ft · 25 sec · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto South 27th Street
2649 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Schneekloth Road
1194 ft · 33 sec · Schneekloth Road
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Continue on South 25th Street
2539 ft · 1 min · South 25th Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp left
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Harney Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska City and Omaha.
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.
North 58th Road
Turn right onto North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska City to Omaha?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Plattsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Nebraska City and 20.8 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Plattsmouth
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 Plattsmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska City and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 40.27 mi (64.81 km).
#1 Nebraska City
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.6766700, -95.8591700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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