How far is Papillion, NE from David City, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to David City, NE is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and David City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and David City.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
60 m · 16 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Highway 370
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln
2360 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1709 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 31
1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto County Road A
910 ft · 14 sec · County Road A
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Continue on County Road A
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road A
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Turn right onto County Road 4
1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 4
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Continue on County Road C
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road C
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Continue on County Road 7
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 7
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Turn straight onto County Road G
10.7 mi · 12 min · County Road G
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Turn right onto Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 17 min · County Road K
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Continue on 32 Road
11.5 mi · 13 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Continue on South 4th Street
3021 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East D Street
12 m · 1 sec · East D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and David City.
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.
County Road K
Turn left onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 David City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to David City?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Papillion and 36.7 miles from David City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near David City.
Stop Ideas Near Ithaca
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 Ithaca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and David City. Straight-line distance: 56.95 mi (91.66 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 David City
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.2527900, -97.1300400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
End: David City (-97.13004, 41.25279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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