How far is Omaha, NE from Geneva, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Geneva, NE is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Geneva.
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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
98.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva
1694 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
20 mi · 22 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto R Street
2425 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Geneva.
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
98.9 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Geneva?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Omaha and 61.9 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
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 Denton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 100.08 mi (161.06 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 Geneva
City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 40.5269500, -97.5958800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-97.59588, 40.52695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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