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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.31 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.55 mi
21.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.47 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-16T08:46
Arrive Bennington
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Calhoun
NE

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Bennington
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

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.

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Bennington Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Highway 36

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 156th Street

    2782 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bennington Road
4.07 mi · 22%
McKinley Street
3.59 mi · 20%
Highway 36
3.15 mi · 17%
North Freeway
2.84 mi · 16%
North 30th Street
2.55 mi · 14%
Dodge Street
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Calhoun
00h 14m from Omaha
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

24 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

91 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 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
Bennington

#2 Bennington

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates41.3647200, -96.1578000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Bennington. The current time is 08:46:57.

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.