How far is Papillion, NE from Macy, NE?

The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Macy, NE is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.94 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.19 mi
109.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.19 mi
Kilometers
109.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.94 mi
Kilometers
118.99 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-04-23T01:34
Arrive Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Papillion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Herman
NE

Village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

From Papillion
37 mi
00h 49m
To Macy
37 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 28 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Macy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Macy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 13 sec · East Lincoln Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 84th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 133

    9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30

    13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30

    3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30

  17. 17

    Continue on South 19th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 19th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 19th Street

    2455 ft · 50 sec · North 19th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Herman Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 75

    8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 75

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 75

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75

  24. 24

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 13th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 75

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Highway 75

  26. 26

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Yellow Smoke Road

    2597 ft · 1 min · Yellow Smoke Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    553 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Skunk Hollow Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Macy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 75
29.3 mi · 40%
State Highway 133
11 mi · 15%
US Highway 75
8.96 mi · 12%
I 680 North
7.08 mi · 10%
Highway 133
3.61 mi · 5%
South 84th Street
3.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 75

Continue on Highway 75

15.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herman
00h 49m from Papillion
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Papillion and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Macy?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Herman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Papillion and 37 miles from Macy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Papillion and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.

Stop Ideas Near Herman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Herman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Herman.

RAIL

Omaha

53 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

104 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Macy. Straight-line distance: 68.19 mi (109.74 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Macy

#2 Macy

Place in Nebraska

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1130500, -96.3564200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Macy (-96.35642, 42.11305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Papillion and Macy. The current time is 01:34:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.