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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.1 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.09 mi
35.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.09 mi
Kilometers
35.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.1 mi
Kilometers
56.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Wed, Apr 22, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-22T15:28
Arrive Blair
Wed, Apr 22, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Blair
22.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    112 m · 18 sec · South 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    96 m · 16 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

    Continue on North 31st Street

    796 ft · 24 sec · North 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 680 West

    1857 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1692 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75

    1502 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 75

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 75

  17. 17

    Continue on Calhoun Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Calhoun Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South 14th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 75

    4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 75

  20. 20

    Continue on Calhoun Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Front Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calhoun Road
6.42 mi · 18%
US Highway 75
4.74 mi · 13%
Calhoun Boulevard
2.99 mi · 9%
North Freeway
2.84 mi · 8%
North 30th Street
2.55 mi · 7%
Highway 75
1.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Calhoun
00h 19m from Omaha
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Blair. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 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
Blair

#2 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Blair. The current time is 15:28:51.

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.