How far is Papillion, NE from Saint Paul, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Saint Paul, NE is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Saint Paul.
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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
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1709 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 31
1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto County Road A
910 ft · 14 sec · County Road A
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Continue on County Road A
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road A
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Turn right onto County Road 4
1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 4
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Continue on County Road C
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road C
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Continue on County Road 7
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 7
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Turn straight onto County Road G
10.7 mi · 12 min · County Road G
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Turn right onto Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 17 min · County Road K
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Continue on 32 Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Turn straight onto Highway 92
32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 281
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281
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Continue on 2nd Street
2323 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
150 m · 22 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Saint Paul.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 92
Turn straight onto Highway 92
32.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Papillion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Papillion and 71 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Papillion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
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 Garrison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 125.69 mi (202.28 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 Saint Paul
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147300, -98.4581200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Paul (-98.45812, 41.21473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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