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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
451 mi
08h 07m
Flight
401.18 mi
645.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
401.18 mi
Kilometers
645.64 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
451 mi
Kilometers
725.82 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Wed, May 13, 4:46 AM MDT
Return by in Omaha
Wed, May 13, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-05-12T21:39
Arrive Terrytown
Wed, May 13, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lexington
NE

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
225.1 mi
04h 03m
To Terrytown
225.9 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

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.

  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

    325.3 mi · 5 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

    1578 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  11. 11

    Continue on East A Street

    2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street

    101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 26 West

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    30 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail

    1056 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lockwood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lockwood Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 21st Avenue

    3199 ft · 50 sec · 21st Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Beltline Highway East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Beltline Highway East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    2027 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McGuire Street

    21 m · 3 sec · McGuire Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Expressway
327 mi · 73%
Highway 26 West
84 mi · 19%
North Spruce Street
2.25 mi
South Beltline Highway East
1.4 mi
Lockwood Road
1.24 mi
Saint Mary's Avenue
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
401.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
04h 03m from Omaha
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Holdrege

49 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

McCook

99 mi away
101 Norris Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

116 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 401.18 mi (645.64 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
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#2 Terrytown

Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,163
Coordinates41.8474700, -103.6616100
Altitude1181
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Terrytown (-103.66161, 41.84747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 726 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.91 gal
60.24 L · about $60.00
Round trip
$119.99
31.82 gal · 120.48 L
Estimated CO2
141.4 kg one way
Round trip: 282.8 kg / 623 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Omaha, NE and Terrytown, NE. The current time in Omaha is 21:39:28, although it is 20:39:28 in Terrytown.

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.