How far is Papillion, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Falls City, NE is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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 02h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Otoe 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 Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Falls 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 left onto Highway 370
5.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 370
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Highway 34
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 34
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Take the exit slight right
2917 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson
948 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Turn left onto 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Falls 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.
US Highway 34
Merge slight right
42.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Papillion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Falls City?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Nebraska City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Papillion and 48.6 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Papillion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Nebraska City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 79.01 mi (127.16 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 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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