How far is Omaha, NE from Central City, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Central City, NE is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Central City.
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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
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road
2250 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 north: West Center Road west
2503 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Road
14.6 mi · 23 min · West Center Road
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Continue on County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Turn right onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K
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Continue on 32 Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Turn straight onto Highway 92
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 30
8.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue
22 m · 1 sec · 17th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 17th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Central City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Center Road
Turn straight onto West Center Road
14.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Central City?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brainard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Omaha and 58 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Brainard
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 Brainard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Central City. Straight-line distance: 107.62 mi (173.19 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 Central City
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.1158500, -98.0017200 |
| Altitude | 518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-98.00172, 41.11585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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