How far is Superior, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from Superior, NE to La Vista, NE is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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 02h 45m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and La Vista.
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Start on North Commercial Avenue
730 ft · 37 sec · North Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 8
22.9 mi · 26 min · Highway 8
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Turn left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 east: Lincoln
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
89 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Giles Road, Harrison Street
2379 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Giles Road
2799 ft · 57 sec · Giles Road
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1119 ft · 26 sec · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and La Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
89 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Sunny near La Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to La Vista?
The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Superior and 85.6 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Sunny near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 133.77 mi (215.29 km).
#1 Superior
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,805 |
| Coordinates | 40.0208500, -98.0700400 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
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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