How far is Omaha, NE from Gretna, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Gretna, NE is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Gretna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Gretna.
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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
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Gretna
2209 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 West: Gretna
69 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
4.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto North Highway 6
1940 ft · 59 sec · North Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Westplains Road
64 m · 14 sec · West Westplains Road
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Turn left onto Pontiac Drive
107 m · 15 sec · Pontiac Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pontiac Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Gretna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Omaha and Chance Rain Showers near Gretna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Gretna?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ralston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Omaha and 10.5 miles from Gretna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Omaha and Chance Rain Showers near Gretna.
Stop Ideas Near Ralston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 17.49 mi (28.14 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 Gretna
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 41.1408300, -96.2397400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gretna (-96.23974, 41.14083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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