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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.31 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.89 mi
62.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.31 mi
Kilometers
69.7 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 6:59 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Mon, Jun 1, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-06-01T17:56
Arrive Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 6:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Blair
NE

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
21.7 mi
00h 31m
To Tekamah
21.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

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.

  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

    2964 ft · 1 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, I 480 East

    152 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North

    158 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 75

    792 ft · 17 sec · Highway 75

  10. 10

    Continue on North 30th Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North 30th Avenue

    967 ft · 26 sec · North 30th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North 31st Street

    796 ft · 24 sec · North 31st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 680 West

    1857 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1692 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75

    1502 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 75

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 75

  17. 17

    Continue on Calhoun Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Calhoun Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South 14th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 75

    4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 75

  20. 20

    Continue on Calhoun Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1918 ft · 38 sec · South 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Street

    1339 ft · 29 sec · South Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    2627 ft · 60 sec · South 16th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Nebraska Street

    1340 ft · 31 sec · Nebraska Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 19th Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · North 19th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Herman Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 75

    8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 75

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 75

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75

  31. 31

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 75
13.7 mi · 32%
Highway 75
7.28 mi · 17%
Calhoun Road
6.42 mi · 15%
Calhoun Boulevard
2.99 mi · 7%
North Freeway
2.84 mi · 7%
North 30th Street
2.55 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blair
00h 31m from Omaha
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

37 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Tekamah. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 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
Tekamah

#2 Tekamah

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.7783200, -96.2211300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Tekamah (-96.22113, 41.77832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Tekamah. The current time is 17:56:44.

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.