How far is Omaha, NE from Cozad, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Cozad, NE is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Hamilton County, in the state Nebraska in the Midwestern United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Cozad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Cozad.
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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
229.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 21: Cozad
1916 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 21 North: Cozad
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Meridian Avenue
3204 ft · 1 min · South Meridian Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
1610 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 21
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Continue on E Street
132 m · 22 sec · E Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1140 ft · 39 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto H Street
21 m · 3 sec · H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Cozad.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
230 mi · 03h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Cozad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Cozad?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Omaha and 117.4 miles from Cozad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 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 Cozad.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Cozad. Straight-line distance: 212.6 mi (342.14 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 Cozad
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 40.8597300, -99.9873400 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cozad (-99.98734, 40.85973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.19 | $62.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.86 | $87.73 |
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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