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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.6 mi
02h 49m
Flight
125.69 mi
202.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.69 mi
Kilometers
202.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.6 mi
Kilometers
227.89 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Sun, May 31, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-05-31T08:13
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Garrison
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Papillion
70.6 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Paul
71 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  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

    5.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville

    1709 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Highway 31

    1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 6

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road A

    910 ft · 14 sec · County Road A

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road A

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road A

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 4

    1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 4

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road C

    3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road C

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 7

    3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 7

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto County Road G

    10.7 mi · 12 min · County Road G

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road K

    14.2 mi · 17 min · County Road K

  17. 17

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  20. 20

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Highway 281

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2323 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    150 m · 22 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
32.8 mi · 23%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 10%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 9%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 9%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 9%
County Road G
10.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
125.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrison
01h 24m from Papillion
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

104 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 125.69 mi (202.28 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

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

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

City in Nebraska

Population2,334
Coordinates41.2147300, -98.4581200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Saint Paul (-98.45812, 41.21473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Papillion and Saint Paul. The current time is 08:13:03.

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.