How far is Omaha, NE from Saint Paul, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Saint Paul, NE is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
138.27 mi
02h 52m
Flight
130.84 mi
210.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.84 mi
Kilometers
210.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.27 mi
Kilometers
222.52 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Sun, May 31, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-05-31T08:14
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Garrison
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Omaha
69 mi
01h 26m
To Saint Paul
69.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    559 ft · 25 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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road

    2250 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 north: West Center Road west

    2503 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Center Road

    14.6 mi · 23 min · West Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  17. 17

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  20. 20

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Highway 281

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2323 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    150 m · 22 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
32.8 mi · 24%
West Center Road
15.2 mi · 11%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 10%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 10%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 9%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Turn straight onto Highway 92

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrison
01h 26m from Omaha
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Omaha and 69.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Garrison

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

104 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 130.84 mi (210.57 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
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

City in Nebraska

Population2,334
Coordinates41.2147300, -98.4581200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Saint Paul (-98.45812, 41.21473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Saint Paul. The current time is 08:14:55.

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.