How far is Omaha, NE from Weeping Water, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Weeping Water, NE is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
37.79 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.82 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-19T08:33
Arrive Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
18.9 mi
00h 24m
To Weeping Water
18.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Weeping Water.

  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

    7 mi · 9 min · Highway 50

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 1

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 144th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North East Street

    900 ft · 27 sec · North East Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West F Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1032 ft · 39 sec · North Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Eldora Street

    54 m · 8 sec · West Eldora Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Eldora Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gerald R Ford Expressway
13.1 mi · 35%
State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 27%
Highway 50
7.03 mi · 19%
144th Street
2.71 mi · 7%
Highway 1
2 mi · 5%
Saint Mary's Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gerald R Ford Expressway

Merge slight left

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 24m from Omaha
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Weeping Water.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Weeping Water?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Omaha and 18.9 miles from Weeping Water.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Weeping Water.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

26 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

57 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Weeping Water. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.11 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
Weeping Water

#2 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Weeping Water (-96.14057, 40.87)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Weeping Water. The current time is 08:33:52.

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.