How far is Pender, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Pender, NE to Omaha, NE is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
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.
Township in Dodge County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pender and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pender and Omaha.
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Start on Main Street
11 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 9
16.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 9
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 275
2242 ft · 34 sec · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1742 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Dodge Street
4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street
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Turn slight right onto South 31st Street
545 ft · 25 sec · South 31st Street
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Continue on Douglas Street
2494 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street
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Turn right onto South 25th Street
118 m · 10 sec · South 25th Street
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Continue on South 24th Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue
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Turn left onto Harney Street
1986 ft · 1 min · Harney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pender and Omaha.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pender and Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pender to Omaha?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 44.9 miles from Pender and 50.3 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pender and Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Nickerson
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 Nickerson.
Omaha
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pender and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 71.27 mi (114.69 km).
#1 Pender
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1141600, -96.7072600 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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