How far is Omaha, NE from Battle Creek, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Battle Creek, NE is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
124.15 mi
02h 32m
Flight
99.84 mi
160.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.15 mi
Kilometers
199.8 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Fri, Apr 17, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-17T10:32
Arrive Battle Creek
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Omaha
62 mi
01h 16m
To Battle Creek
62.1 mi
01h 16m

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
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 24 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Battle Creek.

  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

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Highway 121

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 121

  24. 24

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1508 ft · 48 sec · North 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    741 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
68.5 mi · 55%
West Dodge Road
33.8 mi · 27%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
Dodge Street
5.02 mi · 4%
East Omaha Avenue
3.34 mi · 3%
South Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 1%
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 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 16m from Omaha
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Partly Sunny near Battle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Battle Creek?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Omaha and 62.1 miles from Battle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 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
Battle Creek

#2 Battle Creek

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,156
Coordinates41.9994500, -97.5983900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Battle Creek (-97.59839, 41.99945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 Battle Creek. The current time is 10:32:55.

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.