How far is Omaha, NE from Eagle, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Eagle, NE is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.09 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.09 mi
Kilometers
77.39 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-15T17:12
Arrive Eagle
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NE

City in United States of America

From Omaha
24 mi
00h 28m
To Eagle
24 mi
00h 28m

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
55°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Eagle.

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    559 ft · 29 sec · South 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Mary's Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 29th Street

    137 m · 11 sec · South 29th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 480 South, US 75 South

    824 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 63: Ashland, Greenwood

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 238th Street

    6.9 mi · 8 min · 238th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Russell Street

    1151 ft · 23 sec · Russell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 238th Street

    4 mi · 5 min · 238th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto O Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · O Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1296 ft · 59 sec · South 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto D Street

    20 m · 3 sec · D Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · D Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Expressway
33 mi · 69%
238th Street
10.9 mi · 23%
O Street
2.2 mi · 5%
Saint Mary's Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
NE 63
0.37 mi · 1%
South 4th Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Expressway

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
00h 28m from Omaha
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eagle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Eagle?

The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Omaha and 24 miles from Eagle.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 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 Eagle.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

40 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

44 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.85 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
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#2 Eagle

Human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,105
Coordinates40.8166700, -96.4302900
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Eagle (-96.43029, 40.81667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.42 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.84 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 Eagle. The current time is 17:12:52.

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.