How far is Omaha, NE from Hickman, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Hickman, NE is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
67.08 mi
01h 26m
Flight
56.79 mi
91.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.79 mi
Kilometers
91.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.08 mi
Kilometers
107.95 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickman
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-22T18:34
Arrive Hickman
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Greenwood
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
33.5 mi
00h 43m
To Hickman
33.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.7 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 6

  11. 11

    Continue on Cornhusker Highway

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Cornhusker Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 84th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North 84th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South 84th Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South 84th Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street

    33 m · 2 sec · South 84th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

    1199 ft · 24 sec · South 84th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NE 2

    13 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto NE 2

    2876 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2

    1166 ft · 14 sec · Nebraska Highway 2

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street, Roca, Hickman

    1861 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South 68th Street;South 70th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South 68th Street;South 70th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street

    44 m · 3 sec · South 68th Street;South 70th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South 68th Street;South 70th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    2624 ft · 52 sec · Chestnut Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street

    1865 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    14 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Expressway
43.8 mi · 65%
South 84th Street
8.32 mi · 12%
North 84th Street
4.28 mi · 6%
US Highway 6
2.31 mi · 3%
South 68th Street
2.07 mi · 3%
South 70th Street
2.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Expressway

Merge slight left

41.7 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 43m from Omaha
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Hickman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Omaha and 33.6 miles from Hickman.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Hickman.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

28 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

54 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 56.79 mi (91.39 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
Hickman

#2 Hickman

City in Nebraska, USA

Population2,456
Coordinates40.6200000, -96.6291800
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Hickman (-96.62918, 40.62)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Hickman. The current time is 18:34:40.

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.