How far is Omaha, NE from Arlington, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.04 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.25 mi
40.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.78 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-17T10:31
Arrive Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Bennington
NE

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
17 mi
00h 23m
To Arlington
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2964 ft · 1 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, I 480 East

    152 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North

    158 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 75

    792 ft · 17 sec · Highway 75

  10. 10

    Continue on North 30th Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North 30th Avenue

    967 ft · 26 sec · North 30th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McKinley Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · McKinley Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 133

    2757 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 133

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 133

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 133

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road P30

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road P30

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30

    8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 30

  19. 19

    Continue on West Elkhorn Drive

    1177 ft · 27 sec · West Elkhorn Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Eagle Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Eagle Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Eagle Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 30
8.58 mi · 25%
State Highway 133
6.76 mi · 20%
Bennington Road
3.67 mi · 11%
McKinley Street
3.59 mi · 11%
North Freeway
2.84 mi · 8%
County Road P30
2.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 30

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30

8.58 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennington
00h 23m from Omaha
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 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?

Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Omaha and 17 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Bennington

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

23 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

77 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.64 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
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#2 Arlington

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.4525000, -96.3511300
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Arlington (-96.35113, 41.4525)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Arlington. The current time is 10:31:41.

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.