How far is North Bend, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from North Bend, NE to Omaha, NE is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.49 mi
01h 00m
Flight
45.79 mi
73.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.79 mi
Kilometers
73.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.49 mi
Kilometers
95.74 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in North Bend
Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bend
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bend
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
Leshara
NE

Township in Saunders County, Nebraska

From North Bend
27.6 mi
00h 30m
To Omaha
31.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 23 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bend and Omaha.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    32 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    34.7 mi · 38 min · Highway 30

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dodge Street

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South 31st Street

    545 ft · 25 sec · South 31st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Douglas Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 25th Street

    118 m · 10 sec · South 25th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 24th Avenue

    121 m · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harney Street

    1986 ft · 1 min · Harney Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
48.5 mi · 81%
Dodge Street
4.12 mi · 7%
Highway 79
0.92 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Douglas Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Harney Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 30

Merge slight left onto Highway 30

34.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leshara
00h 30m from North Bend
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Bend and Sunny near Omaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bend to Omaha?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Leshara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from North Bend and 31.9 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Bend and Sunny near Omaha.

Stop Ideas Near Leshara

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

43 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bend and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 45.79 mi (73.69 km).

North Bend

#1 North Bend

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,253
Coordinates41.4619500, -96.7797500
Altitude388
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: East 6th Street (-96.779747, 41.461831)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bend and Omaha. The current time is 18:30:46.

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.