How far is Pender, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from Pender, NE to La Vista, NE is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
94.65 mi
01h 43m
Flight
73.14 mi
117.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.14 mi
Kilometers
117.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.65 mi
Kilometers
152.33 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Pender
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pender
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pender
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
Nickerson
NE

Township in Dodge County, Nebraska

From Pender
45.3 mi
00h 51m
To La Vista
49.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 29 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pender and La Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pender and La Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    11 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 9

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 9

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 275

    2242 ft · 34 sec · Highway 275

  5. 5

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pender and La Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 33%
Highway 275
23.3 mi · 25%
Highway 9
16.9 mi · 18%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 9%
I 80 East
2.69 mi · 3%
I 680 South
2.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nickerson
00h 51m from Pender
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pender and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pender to La Vista?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Nickerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Pender and 49.3 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pender and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Nickerson

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

55 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

83 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pender and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 73.14 mi (117.71 km).

Pender

#1 Pender

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates42.1141600, -96.7072600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.707259, 42.114096)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.64 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.28 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 Pender and La Vista. The current time is 00:57:15.

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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.