How far is Papillion, NE from Hickman, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Hickman, NE is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Hickman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Hickman.
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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
28.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: East Lincoln, Waverly
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 6
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Cornhusker Highway
2073 ft · 35 sec · Cornhusker Highway
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Turn left onto North 84th Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North 84th Street
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Continue on South 84th Street
6 mi · 11 min · South 84th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street
33 m · 2 sec · South 84th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street
57 m · 4 sec · South 84th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street
1199 ft · 24 sec · South 84th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NE 2
13 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NE 2
2876 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
1166 ft · 14 sec · Nebraska Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street, Roca, Hickman
1861 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right onto South 68th Street;South 70th Street
6 m · 1 sec · South 68th Street;South 70th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street
44 m · 3 sec · South 68th Street;South 70th Street
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Continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South 68th Street;South 70th Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
2624 ft · 52 sec · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street
33 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street
1865 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
14 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Hickman.
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
28.1 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Papillion and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Hickman?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Papillion and 29 miles from Hickman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Papillion and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickman.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.24 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 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickman (-96.62918, 40.62)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
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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