How far is Papillion, NE from Syracuse, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Syracuse, NE is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Syracuse.
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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
4.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 370
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 50
1510 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 50 South
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 50
9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Highway 50
16 mi · 19 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 30th Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · North 30th Road
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Continue on Park Street
2547 ft · 56 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2044 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 50
Continue on Highway 50
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Papillion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Manley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Papillion and 20.5 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 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 Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Manley
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 Manley.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 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 Syracuse
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 40.6572200, -96.1864000 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Syracuse (-96.1864, 40.65722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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