How far is Omaha, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Blair, NE is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
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 Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Blair.
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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 · 18 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
96 m · 16 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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Continue on North 31st Street
796 ft · 24 sec · North 31st Street
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Turn left onto I 680 West
1857 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1692 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75
1502 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 75
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Continue on Calhoun Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Calhoun Road
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Continue on South 14th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Calhoun Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Boulevard
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Continue on South 13th Street
1 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Blair.
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.
Calhoun Road
Continue on Calhoun Road
6.42 mi · 00h 08m
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 Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Blair?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.9 miles from Omaha and 22.2 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Blair.
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 Blair. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 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 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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