How far is Papillion, NE from Ashland, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Ashland, NE is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Ashland.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
60 m · 16 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Highway 370
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln
2360 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1709 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 31
1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto Highway 6
7 mi · 9 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Silver Street
3053 ft · 2 min · Silver Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
5 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Ashland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 6
Turn left onto Highway 6
6.97 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Papillion and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Ashland?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Papillion and 10.6 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.0391600, -96.3683500 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-96.36835, 41.03916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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