How far is Omaha, NE from Winnebago, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Winnebago, NE is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
87.25 mi
01h 42m
Flight
73.03 mi
117.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.03 mi
Kilometers
117.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.25 mi
Kilometers
140.42 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-16T07:08
Arrive Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Arizona
NE

Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.

From Omaha
43.6 mi
00h 51m
To Winnebago
43.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Winnebago.

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    1254 ft · 56 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 15th Street

    767 ft · 27 sec · South 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    1926 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 480 East

    1547 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway

    2933 ft · 50 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska

    1891 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 175

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175

  10. 10

    Continue on 7th Street

    2909 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    2270 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 75

    19.4 mi · 23 min · Highway 75

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Bluff Street

    10 m · 1 sec · South Bluff Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    1659 ft · 47 sec · South Bluff Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bluff Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
58.3 mi · 67%
Highway 75
19.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 175
6.27 mi · 7%
Gerald R Ford Expressway
0.56 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
4th Avenue
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 03m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona
00h 51m from Omaha
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Winnebago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Winnebago?

The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Omaha and 43.6 miles from Winnebago.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Winnebago.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 73.03 mi (117.53 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 Winnebago

Human settlement in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,049
Coordinates42.2358300, -96.4725300
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Winnebago (-96.47253, 42.23583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.65 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.3 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Winnebago. The current time is 07:08:18.

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.