How far is Papillion, NE from Bennington, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Bennington, NE is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Bennington.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
60 m · 13 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South 84th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
1797 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1 km · 51 sec · State Highway 133
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Turn left onto Bennington Road
2119 ft · 35 sec · Bennington Road
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Turn straight onto Highway 36
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto North 156th Street
2782 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Bennington.
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.
I 680 North
Merge slight right
6.28 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Papillion and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Bennington?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Boys Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Papillion and 10.9 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Papillion and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Boys Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 15.72 mi (25.3 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 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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