How far is Papillion, NE from Pierce, NE?

The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Pierce, NE is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.08 mi
02h 37m
Flight
105.25 mi
169.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.25 mi
Kilometers
169.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.08 mi
Kilometers
209.34 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Snyder
NE

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Papillion
65 mi
01h 18m
To Pierce
65.1 mi
01h 18m

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
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 24 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  24. 24

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  27. 27

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North 13th Street

    5 mi · 6 min · North 13th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highway 13

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 13

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1977 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Highway 13

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13

  34. 34

    Continue on East Willow Street

    1766 ft · 35 sec · East Willow Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Lucas Street

    1048 ft · 27 sec · South Lucas Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    155 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 46%
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 23%
Highway 13
7.98 mi · 6%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
North 13th Street
5.02 mi · 4%
South 84th Street
3.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 18m from Papillion
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Papillion and 65.1 miles from Pierce.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snyder

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

88 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Pierce. Straight-line distance: 105.25 mi (169.39 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

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

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

#2 Pierce

City in Nebraska

Population1,734
Coordinates42.1991700, -97.5267200
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Pierce (-97.52672, 42.19917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 Pierce. The current time is 02:06:53.

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.