How far is Papillion, NE from Imperial, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Imperial, NE is about 336.5 miles (541.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Imperial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Imperial.
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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
165.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on West Highway 6 - 34
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 6 - 34
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
30.1 mi · 35 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Nasby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East B Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · East B Street
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Continue on West Highway 6 & 34
2502 ft · 56 sec · West Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.7 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn slight right onto US 6
103 m · 5 sec
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Continue on US 6
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Highway 6
30.2 mi · 35 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 338 Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 338 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 6
2667 ft · 35 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 736 Road
3 mi · 3 min · 736 Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street
1513 ft · 57 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
10 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Imperial.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
166 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Papillion and Sunny near Imperial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Imperial?
The road trip is about 336.5 miles (541.5 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.9 miles from Papillion and 168.5 miles from Imperial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Papillion and Imperial, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Imperial.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 296.03 mi (476.42 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 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imperial (-101.64323, 40.51694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.48 | $100.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.24 | $110.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.96 | $125.92 |
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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