How far is Papillion, NE from Milford, NE?

The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Milford, NE is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
68.05 mi
01h 19m
Flight
58.79 mi
94.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.79 mi
Kilometers
94.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.51 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sat, May 30, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Sat, May 30, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-05-30T06:34
Arrive Milford
Sat, May 30, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Waverly
NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Papillion
34 mi
00h 39m
To Milford
34.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 16 sec · East Lincoln Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 370

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 370

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln

    2360 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Milford

    1489 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 238th Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 238th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North State Highway

    707 ft · 18 sec · North State Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North A Street

    27 m · 4 sec · North A Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North A Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
56.8 mi · 83%
Highway 370
6.28 mi · 9%
238th Road
3.24 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
0.99 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.3 mi
US 6
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 01m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 39m from Papillion
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Papillion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Papillion and 34.1 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Papillion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, 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 Waverly.

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

62 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Milford. Straight-line distance: 58.79 mi (94.62 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

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

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

#2 Milford

City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,014
Coordinates40.7744500, -97.0505900
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Milford (-97.05059, 40.77445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Papillion and Milford. The current time is 06:34:52.

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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.