How far is Plainview, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Plainview, NE to Omaha, NE is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 37m.
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.
City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Omaha.
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Start on South Maple Street
119 m · 23 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
2416 ft · 58 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 13
17.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 13
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Continue on North Lucas Street
1777 ft · 41 sec · North Lucas Street
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Turn left onto West Willow Street
1887 ft · 38 sec · West Willow Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13
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Continue on Highway 13
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13
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Turn slight right onto Old Hadar Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Hadar Road
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Turn left onto West Eisenhower Avenue
143 m · 17 sec · West Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on South 13th Street
1 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto West Omaha Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · 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 Plainview 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
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Plainview and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Omaha?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Plainview and 78.4 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Plainview and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 121.66 mi (195.79 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.3497300, -97.7920100 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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