How far is Papillion, NE from Terrytown, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Terrytown, NE is about 441.9 miles (711.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.1 miles (639 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m 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 07h 57m.
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.
City in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Terrytown.
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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
311.7 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1056 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail
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Turn right onto Lockwood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lockwood Road
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3199 ft · 50 sec · 21st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Beltline Highway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Beltline Highway East
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Turn left onto 10th Street
2027 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto McGuire Street
21 m · 3 sec · McGuire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McGuire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Terrytown.
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
312 mi · 05h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Papillion and Sunny near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 441.9 miles (711.2 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.5 miles from Papillion and 221.4 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.1 miles (639 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 $58.79 one way or $117.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Papillion and Terrytown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Terrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 397.04 mi (638.98 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 Terrytown
Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.8474700, -103.6616100 |
| Altitude | 1181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrytown (-103.66161, 41.84747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 711 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $58.79 | $117.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.30 | $132.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.56 | $145.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.69 | $165.38 |
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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