How far is Papillion, NE from Weeping Water, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Weeping Water, NE is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Weeping Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Weeping Water.
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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
7 mi · 9 min · Highway 50
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Turn left onto Highway 1
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto 144th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street
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Continue on North East Street
900 ft · 27 sec · North East Street
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Turn right onto West F Street
100 m · 14 sec · West F Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1032 ft · 39 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Eldora Street
54 m · 8 sec · West Eldora Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Eldora Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Weeping Water.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 50
Turn left onto State Highway 50
9.72 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Papillion and Sunny near Weeping Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Weeping Water?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cedar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Papillion and 14 miles from Weeping Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Papillion and Sunny near Weeping Water.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Creek
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 Cedar Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Weeping Water. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 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 Weeping Water
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.8700000, -96.1405700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weeping Water (-96.14057, 40.87)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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