How far is Pierce, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Pierce, NE to Papillion, NE is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
131.59 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.25 mi
169.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.25 mi
Kilometers
169.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.78 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Pierce
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierce
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Papillion
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierce
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
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Pierce
64.7 mi
01h 11m
To Papillion
66.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 26 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pierce and Papillion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierce and Papillion.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    55 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Second Street

    989 ft · 49 sec · South Second Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    1198 ft · 24 sec · East Willow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 13

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Old Hadar Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Hadar Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Eisenhower Avenue

    143 m · 17 sec · West Eisenhower Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Omaha Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  13. 13

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  17. 17

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierce and Papillion.

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.3 mi · 45%
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 24%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 6%
Highway 13
6.99 mi · 5%
Old Hadar Road
3.28 mi · 2%
South 84th Street
3.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 11m from Pierce
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pierce and Sunny near Papillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierce to Papillion?

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Pierce and 66.9 miles from Papillion.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pierce and Sunny near Papillion.

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierce and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 105.25 mi (169.39 km).

Pierce

#1 Pierce

City in Nebraska

Population1,734
Coordinates42.1991700, -97.5267200
Altitude482
CountryUnited States
Papillion

#2 Papillion

City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population20,293
Coordinates41.1544400, -96.0422400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-97.526718, 42.199041)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 Pierce and Papillion. The current time is 20:14:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.