How far is Omaha, NE from Albion, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Albion, NE is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
129.4 mi
02h 37m
Flight
110.95 mi
178.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.95 mi
Kilometers
178.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.4 mi
Kilometers
208.25 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-18T23:03
Arrive Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
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
Snyder
NE

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Omaha
64.6 mi
01h 18m
To Albion
64.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    112 m · 20 sec · South 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    96 m · 18 sec · Howard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    1525 ft · 1 min · South 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dodge Street

    5 mi · 12 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dodge Road

    13.8 mi · 18 min · West Dodge Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 275

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 91

    131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  16. 16

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West

    1427 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  20. 20

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1858 ft · 37 sec · West State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
33.8 mi · 26%
State Highway 91
30 mi · 23%
Highway 91
18.5 mi · 14%
Road W
17.9 mi · 14%
Highway 275
14.3 mi · 11%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue straight

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 18m from Omaha
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Omaha and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Omaha and 64.8 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Omaha and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Snyder

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

88 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Albion. Straight-line distance: 110.95 mi (178.55 km).

Omaha

#1 Omaha

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

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska

Population1,558
Coordinates41.6908400, -98.0036700
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Albion (-98.00367, 41.69084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Albion. The current time is 23:03:48.

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.