How far is Omaha, NE from Tecumseh, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Tecumseh, NE is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
71.22 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.9 mi
101.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.9 mi
Kilometers
101.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.22 mi
Kilometers
114.61 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Tecumseh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Weeping Water
NE

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
35.6 mi
00h 44m
To Tecumseh
35.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    559 ft · 29 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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Springfield

    3004 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 144th Street

    2017 ft · 48 sec · South 144th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 50

    16 mi · 19 min · Highway 50

  13. 13

    Continue on North 30th Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · North 30th Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 30th Road

    9 mi · 10 min · South 30th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 50

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 50

  17. 17

    Continue on North 13th Street

    661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North 12th Street

    3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Clay Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 50
26 mi · 37%
Gerald R Ford Expressway
13.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 15%
South 30th Road
8.96 mi · 13%
North 30th Road
8.27 mi · 12%
Park Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 50

Continue on Highway 50

16 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weeping Water
00h 44m from Omaha
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Weeping Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Omaha and 35.6 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near Weeping Water

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

46 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 62.9 mi (101.23 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
Tecumseh

#2 Tecumseh

City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska

Population1,578
Coordinates40.3666700, -96.1961200
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 Tecumseh. The current time is 21:25:31.

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.