How far is Papillion, NE from Sidney, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Sidney, NE is about 390.3 miles (628.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Sidney.
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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
334.8 mi · 5 hr 39 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
43.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 17J Link: Sidney, Bridgeport
1806 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Upland Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Upland Parkway
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Continue on Link 17J
1.2 mi · 2 min · Link 17J
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Turn left onto Illinois Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Illinois Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
723 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto King Street
106 m · 21 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · 11th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Sidney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
335 mi · 05h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Papillion and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Sidney?
The road trip is about 390.3 miles (628.2 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Overton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.7 miles from Papillion and 195.6 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 360.8 miles (580.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.93 one way or $103.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Papillion and Sidney, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Overton
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 Overton.
Holdrege
Hastings
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 360.76 mi (580.58 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 Sidney
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1427600, -102.9779800 |
| Altitude | 1246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-102.97798, 41.14276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $51.93 | $103.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.56 | $117.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.09 | $128.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.04 | $146.07 |
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
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