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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Harney Street
54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
112 m · 20 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
96 m · 18 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
1525 ft · 1 min · South 19th Street
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Turn left onto Dodge Street
2964 ft · 1 min · Dodge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, I 480 East
152 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North
158 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Highway 75
792 ft · 17 sec · Highway 75
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Continue on North 30th Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street
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Continue on North 30th Avenue
967 ft · 26 sec · North 30th Avenue
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Turn left onto McKinley Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on Bennington Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 133
2757 ft · 36 sec · 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
6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 133
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Turn left onto County Road P30
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road P30
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30
8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on West Elkhorn Drive
1177 ft · 27 sec · West Elkhorn Drive
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Eagle Street
13 m · 2 sec · West Eagle Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bennington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.64 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arlington
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4525000, -96.3511300 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-96.35113, 41.4525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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