How far is Omaha, NE from Pierce, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Pierce, NE is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
128.01 mi
02h 36m
Flight
104.57 mi
168.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.57 mi
Kilometers
168.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.01 mi
Kilometers
206.02 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-23T08:28
Arrive Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Charles
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Omaha
63.9 mi
01h 18m
To Pierce
64.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    112 m · 20 sec · South 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    96 m · 18 sec · Howard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    1525 ft · 1 min · South 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dodge Street

    5 mi · 12 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dodge Road

    13.8 mi · 18 min · West Dodge Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  16. 16

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North 13th Street

    5 mi · 6 min · North 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 13

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1977 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Highway 13

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13

  26. 26

    Continue on East Willow Street

    1766 ft · 35 sec · East Willow Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Lucas Street

    1048 ft · 27 sec · South Lucas Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    155 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 46%
West Dodge Road
33.8 mi · 26%
Highway 13
7.98 mi · 6%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
North 13th Street
5.02 mi · 4%
Dodge Street
5.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
01h 18m from Omaha
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Omaha and Chance Rain Showers near Pierce.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Omaha and 64.1 miles from Pierce.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Omaha and Chance Rain Showers near Pierce.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

91 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Pierce. Straight-line distance: 104.57 mi (168.29 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
Pierce

#2 Pierce

City in Nebraska

Population1,734
Coordinates42.1991700, -97.5267200
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Pierce (-97.52672, 42.19917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Pierce. The current time is 08:28:32.

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.