How far is Omaha, NE from Bennington, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Bennington.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road
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Turn straight onto Highway 36
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto North 156th Street
2782 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Bennington.
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.
Bennington Road
Continue on Bennington Road
4.07 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Bennington?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Calhoun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Omaha and 9.1 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Calhoun
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 Fort Calhoun.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 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 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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