How far is Plattsmouth, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to Papillion, NE is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsmouth and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsmouth and Papillion.
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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
4.1 mi · 7 min · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto South 72nd Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South 72nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 370
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 370
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsmouth and Papillion.
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.
Highway 34/75
Turn right onto Highway 34/75
5 mi · 00h 06m
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 Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsmouth to Papillion?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.6 miles from Plattsmouth and 8.4 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattsmouth and Sunny near Papillion.
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 Papillion. Straight-line distance: 12.93 mi (20.81 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 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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