How far is Omaha, NE from Bridgeport, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Bridgeport, NE is about 417.9 miles (672.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Bridgeport.
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Start on Harney Street
54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
559 ft · 29 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Mary's Avenue
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Turn left onto South 29th Street
137 m · 11 sec · South 29th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 480 South, US 75 South
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Merge slight left
325.3 mi · 5 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
45.7 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
37 m · 5 sec · East 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Bridgeport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
325 mi · 05h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 417.9 miles (672.6 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Overton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.5 miles from Omaha and 209.3 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.62 one way or $111.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Omaha and Bridgeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Overton
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 Overton.
Holdrege
Hastings
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 371.64 mi (598.09 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 Bridgeport
City in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,465 |
| Coordinates | 41.6652500, -103.0991000 |
| Altitude | 1117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-103.0991, 41.66525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $55.62 | $111.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.73 | $125.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.65 | $137.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.23 | $156.47 |
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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