How far is Papillion, NE from Tekamah, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Tekamah, NE is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Tekamah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Tekamah.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
60 m · 13 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South 84th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
1797 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30
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Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Continue on South 19th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Continue on North 19th Street
2455 ft · 50 sec · North 19th Street
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Continue on Herman Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 75
8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75
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Continue on South 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Tekamah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 133
Continue on State Highway 133
9.42 mi · 00h 10m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tekamah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Tekamah?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Kennard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Papillion and 24.1 miles from Tekamah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Papillion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tekamah.
Stop Ideas Near Kennard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Tekamah. Straight-line distance: 44.09 mi (70.96 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 Tekamah
City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.7783200, -96.2211300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tekamah (-96.22113, 41.77832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
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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