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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.73 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.72 mi
25.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.72 mi
Kilometers
25.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.73 mi
Kilometers
34.97 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-04-17T10:31
Arrive Bennington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Papillion
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Boys Town
NE

Village in Nebraska

From Papillion
10.9 mi
00h 15m
To Bennington
10.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph SW

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.

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1 km · 51 sec · State Highway 133

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bennington Road

    2119 ft · 35 sec · Bennington Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Highway 36

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 156th Street

    2782 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
7.08 mi · 33%
South 84th Street
3.31 mi · 15%
Highway 36
3.15 mi · 15%
Highway 133
2.16 mi · 10%
I 80 West
2.05 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boys Town
00h 15m from Papillion
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

17 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 15.72 mi (25.3 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

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

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Bennington

#2 Bennington

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates41.3647200, -96.1578000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Papillion and Bennington. The current time is 10:31:38.

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.