How far is Omaha, NE from Terrytown, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Terrytown, NE is about 451 miles (725.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Terrytown.
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Start on Harney Street
54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
559 ft · 29 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Mary's Avenue
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Turn left onto South 29th Street
137 m · 11 sec · South 29th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 480 South, US 75 South
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Merge slight left
325.3 mi · 5 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1056 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail
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Turn right onto Lockwood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lockwood Road
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3199 ft · 50 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Beltline Highway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Beltline Highway East
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Turn left onto 10th Street
2027 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto McGuire Street
21 m · 3 sec · McGuire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McGuire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Terrytown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
325 mi · 05h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 451 miles (725.8 km) and usually takes 08h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.1 miles from Omaha and 225.9 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 401.2 miles (645.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.00 one way or $119.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Omaha and Terrytown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Terrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 401.18 mi (645.64 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 Terrytown
Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.8474700, -103.6616100 |
| Altitude | 1181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrytown (-103.66161, 41.84747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $60.00 | $119.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.67 | $135.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.05 | $148.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.39 | $168.77 |
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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