How far is Omaha, NE from Kimball, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Kimball, NE is about 435.1 miles (700.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401 miles (645.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Kimball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Kimball.
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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 · 25 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
348.5 mi · 5 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
80.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 71
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 71
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Turn left onto Link 53E
572 ft · 15 sec · Link 53E
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Link 53E
4 m · 1 sec · Link 53E
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Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
1553 ft · 32 sec · Link 53E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Chesnut Street
13 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Kimball.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
348 mi · 05h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Omaha and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Kimball?
The road trip is about 435.1 miles (700.3 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.1 miles from Omaha and 218 miles from Kimball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401 miles (645.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.88 one way or $115.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Omaha and Kimball, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Omaha and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 401.06 mi (645.44 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 Kimball
City in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.2358100, -103.6630000 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimball (-103.663, 41.23581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 700 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
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 | $57.88 | $115.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.28 | $130.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.44 | $142.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.42 | $162.83 |
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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