How far is Papillion, NE from Stromsburg, NE?

The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Stromsburg, NE is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
99.7 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.06 mi
130.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.06 mi
Kilometers
130.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.7 mi
Kilometers
160.45 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Papillion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Papillion
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Weston
NE

Village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

From Papillion
49.8 mi
00h 59m
To Stromsburg
50 mi
00h 59m

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
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    3228 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    50 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road K
14.2 mi · 14%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 12%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 12%
County Road G
10.7 mi · 11%
County Road 131
9.6 mi · 10%
Highway 370
6.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

County Road K

Turn left onto County Road K

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 59m from Papillion
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Papillion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stromsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Papillion and 50 miles from Stromsburg.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

68 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Stromsburg. Straight-line distance: 81.06 mi (130.45 km).

Papillion

#1 Papillion

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

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

#2 Stromsburg

City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.1141800, -97.5989400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Papillion (-96.04224, 41.15444)
End: Stromsburg (-97.59894, 41.11418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 Stromsburg. The current time is 05:56:48.

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.