How far is Papillion, NE from Battle Creek, NE?

The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Battle Creek, NE is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.21 mi
02h 32m
Flight
99.39 mi
159.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.39 mi
Kilometers
159.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.21 mi
Kilometers
203.12 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-04-16T08:48
Arrive Battle Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Papillion
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
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Papillion
63.1 mi
01h 16m
To Battle Creek
63.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Battle Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Battle Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 13 sec · East Lincoln Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 84th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  24. 24

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  27. 27

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highway 121

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 121

  32. 32

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1508 ft · 48 sec · North 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    741 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Battle Creek.

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
68.5 mi · 54%
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 24%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
East Omaha Avenue
3.34 mi · 3%
South 84th Street
3.31 mi · 3%
I 80 West
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 16m from Papillion
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Papillion and Sunny near Battle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Battle Creek?

The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Papillion and 63.2 miles from Battle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Battle Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.95 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Battle Creek

#2 Battle Creek

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,156
Coordinates41.9994500, -97.5983900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Battle Creek (-97.59839, 41.99945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 Papillion and Battle Creek. The current time is 08:48:28.

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.