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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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 Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
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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.
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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
5 mi · 12 min · Dodge Street
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Continue on West Dodge Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Dodge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Boys Town
864 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North 137th Street
156 m · 16 sec · North 137th Street
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Continue on Sheehan Drive
622 ft · 27 sec · Sheehan Drive
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Continue on Flanagan Boulevard
937 ft · 33 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Flanagan Boulevard
38 m · 4 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard
916 ft · 32 sec · Flanagan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dowd Circle
8 m · 3 sec · Dowd Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Dowd Drive
55 m · 8 sec · Dowd Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ralston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Boys Town. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 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 Boys Town
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611100, -96.1319600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boys Town (-96.13196, 41.26111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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