How far is Omaha, NE from Louisville, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Louisville, NE is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Louisville.
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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
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Springfield
3004 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto South 144th Street
2017 ft · 48 sec · South 144th Street
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Highway 50
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 50
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 66
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Continue on West 5th Street
1549 ft · 36 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
22 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Louisville.
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
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Omaha and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Louisville?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Omaha and 13.6 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Omaha and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Chalco
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 Chalco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.22 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 Louisville
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.9977800, -96.1622400 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisville (-96.16224, 40.99778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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