How far is Plattsmouth, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to Omaha, NE is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsmouth and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsmouth and Omaha.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1188 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
116 m · 13 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue A
103 m · 7 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1150 ft · 23 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue C
1782 ft · 41 sec · Avenue C
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
116 m · 10 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue B
3134 ft · 1 min · Avenue B
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Turn right onto Highway 34/75
5 mi · 6 min · Highway 34/75
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Platteview Road
1461 ft · 25 sec · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto South 27th Street
2649 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Schneekloth Road
1194 ft · 33 sec · Schneekloth Road
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Continue on South 25th Street
2539 ft · 1 min · South 25th Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp left
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Harney Street
1.1 km · 2 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 Plattsmouth and Omaha.
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.
Kennedy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
8.98 mi · 00h 10m
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 Plattsmouth and Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsmouth to Omaha?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Plattsmouth and 8.2 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattsmouth and Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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 Bellevue.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsmouth and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.66 km).
#1 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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