How far is Omaha, NE from Atkinson, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Atkinson, NE is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.3 mi
04h 12m
Flight
179.35 mi
288.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.35 mi
Kilometers
288.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.3 mi
Kilometers
332.01 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 6:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-17T10:30
Arrive Atkinson
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stanton
NE

City in Nebraska

From Omaha
103 mi
02h 06m
To Atkinson
103.3 mi
02h 06m

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
53°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  16. 16

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 275

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275

  25. 25

    Continue on L Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · L Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  28. 28

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  30. 30

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  33. 33

    Continue on East Douglas Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 20

    17.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 20

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1980 ft · 56 sec · East Pearl Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    705 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
118 mi · 57%
West Dodge Road
33.8 mi · 16%
Highway 20
17.4 mi · 8%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 6%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 4%
Dodge Street
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
02h 06m from Omaha
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Mostly Cloudy near Atkinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Omaha and 103.3 miles from Atkinson.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Mostly Cloudy near Atkinson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 179.35 mi (288.63 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
Atkinson

#2 Atkinson

Town in Nebraska, United States

Population1,221
Coordinates42.5313900, -98.9781500
Altitude642
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Atkinson (-98.97815, 42.53139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 Atkinson. The current time is 10:30:17.

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.