How far is Omaha, NE from Tekamah, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Tekamah, NE is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Tekamah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Tekamah.
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Start on Harney Street
54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
112 m · 20 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
96 m · 18 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
1525 ft · 1 min · South 19th Street
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Turn left onto Dodge Street
2964 ft · 1 min · Dodge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, I 480 East
152 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North
158 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Highway 75
792 ft · 17 sec · Highway 75
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Continue on North 30th Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street
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Continue on North 30th Avenue
967 ft · 26 sec · North 30th Avenue
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Continue on North 31st Street
796 ft · 24 sec · North 31st Street
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Turn left onto I 680 West
1857 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1692 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75
1502 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 75
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Continue on Calhoun Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · Calhoun Road
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Continue on South 14th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Calhoun Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Boulevard
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Continue on South 13th Street
1918 ft · 38 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1339 ft · 29 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South 16th Street
2627 ft · 60 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Street
1340 ft · 31 sec · Nebraska Street
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Turn right onto North 19th Street
1280 ft · 24 sec · North 19th Street
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Continue on Herman Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 75
8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75
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Continue on South 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Tekamah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 75
Continue on US Highway 75
8.04 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Omaha and Mostly Sunny near Tekamah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Tekamah?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Blair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Omaha and 21.6 miles from Tekamah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Mostly Sunny near Tekamah.
Stop Ideas Near Blair
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 Blair.
Omaha
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Tekamah. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 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 Tekamah
City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.7783200, -96.2211300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tekamah (-96.22113, 41.77832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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