How far is Omaha, NE from Boys Town, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Boys Town, NE is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
10.96 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.95 mi
16.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.95 mi
Kilometers
16.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.96 mi
Kilometers
17.64 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boys Town
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Wed, Apr 15, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Boys Town
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Ralston
NE

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
5.5 mi
00h 11m
To Boys Town
5.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Boys Town.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Boys Town.

  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

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West Dodge Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Boys Town

    864 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 137th Street

    156 m · 16 sec · North 137th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheehan Drive

    622 ft · 27 sec · Sheehan Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Flanagan Boulevard

    937 ft · 33 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Flanagan Boulevard

    38 m · 4 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard

    916 ft · 32 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dowd Circle

    8 m · 3 sec · Dowd Drive

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Dowd Drive

    55 m · 8 sec · Dowd Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dowd Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dodge Street
5.02 mi · 46%
West Dodge Road
4.86 mi · 44%
Flanagan Boulevard
0.37 mi · 3%
South 19th Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Sheehan Drive
0.12 mi · 1%
North 137th Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dodge Street

Turn left onto Dodge Street

5.02 mi · 00h 12m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ralston
00h 11m from Omaha
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boys Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Boys Town?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Ralston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Omaha and 5.5 miles from Boys Town.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boys Town.

Stop Ideas Near Ralston

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

11 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

71 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Boys Town. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 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
Boys Town

#2 Boys Town

Village in Nebraska

Population328
Coordinates41.2611100, -96.1319600
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Boys Town (-96.13196, 41.26111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Boys Town. The current time is 15:28:06.

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.