How far is Papillion, NE from Dakota City, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Dakota City, NE is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Dakota City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Dakota City.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30
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Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Continue on South 19th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Continue on North 19th Street
2455 ft · 50 sec · North 19th Street
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Continue on Herman Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 75
8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75
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Continue on South 13th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 75
15.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 75
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 75
19.4 mi · 23 min · Highway 75
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Bluff Street
10 m · 1 sec · South Bluff Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street
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Continue on Highway 77
832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
28 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Dakota City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 75
Continue on Highway 75
19.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Papillion and Sunny near Dakota City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Dakota City?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Tekamah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Papillion and 49.3 miles from Dakota City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Dakota City.
Stop Ideas Near Tekamah
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 Tekamah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 89.26 mi (143.65 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 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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
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