How far is Papillion, NE from Burwell, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Burwell, NE is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Burwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Burwell.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
14.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 275
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Turn left onto State Highway 91
131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
1427 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on East Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281
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Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
748 ft · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
2088 ft · 1 min · G Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Burwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Dodge Road
Continue straight
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Papillion and Partly Sunny near Burwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Burwell?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Creston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Papillion and 98.7 miles from Burwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 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 near Burwell.
Stop Ideas Near Creston
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 Creston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 165.78 mi (266.8 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 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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