How far is Omaha, NE from Lake View, IA?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Lake View, IA is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Lake View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Lake View.
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Start on Harney Street
1254 ft · 56 sec · Harney Street
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Turn left onto South 15th Street
767 ft · 27 sec · South 15th Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
1926 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 480 East
1547 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
2933 ft · 50 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loveland
1934 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Desoto Avenue
1522 ft · 51 sec · Desoto Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway
2978 ft · 46 sec · Old Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Loess Hills Trail
3.1 mi · 4 min · Loess Hills Trail
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Continue on South 6th Street
2367 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Erie Street
1812 ft · 1 min · East Erie Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on South Maple Avenue
1688 ft · 43 sec · South Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
1908 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on County Road F50
17.4 mi · 24 min · County Road F50
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
16.5 mi · 24 min · South 6th Street
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Turn straight onto 260th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 260th Street
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Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
1656 ft · 28 sec · George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 39
17.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on 400th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 400th Street
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Continue on Fox Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Fox Avenue
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Continue on South Des Moines Street
2953 ft · 1 min · South Des Moines Street
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Turn right onto 330th Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · 330th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 330th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Lake View.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Rain Showers Likely near Lake View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Lake View?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Omaha and 51.6 miles from Lake View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Rain Showers Likely near Lake View.
Stop Ideas Near Dunlap
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 Dunlap.
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Lake View. Straight-line distance: 86.06 mi (138.5 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 Lake View
City of Iowa, USA
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 42.3116500, -95.0533200 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake View (-95.05332, 42.31165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.19 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $18.21 | $36.41 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
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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