How far is Papillion, NE from Fairbury, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Fairbury, NE is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Fairbury.
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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
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 15: Seward, Fairbury
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 15 South: Fairbury
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 280th Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · 280th Road
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Turn right onto Pioneers Road
1.1 km · 48 sec · Pioneers Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2186 ft · 29 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 294th Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · 294th Road
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Continue on Highway 6
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn left onto Highway 15
34.2 mi · 41 min · Highway 15
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Continue on K Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Fairbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 04m
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 Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Papillion and 59.5 miles from Fairbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Fairbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale
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 Pleasant Dale.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 92.2 mi (148.38 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 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbury (-97.18059, 40.13722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.86 | $35.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.55 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
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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