How far is Syracuse, NE from Papillion, NE?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NE to Papillion, NE is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.12 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.17 mi
56.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.17 mi
Kilometers
56.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.18 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Papillion
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 8:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Papillion
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
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
Manley
NE

Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From Syracuse
20.6 mi
00h 24m
To Papillion
20.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 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 Syracuse and Papillion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mohawk Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Mohawk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2326 ft · 2 min · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Street

    2222 ft · 47 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 30th Road

    1394 ft · 28 sec · South 30th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 30th Road

    8 mi · 9 min · North 30th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 50

    16 mi · 19 min · Highway 50

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 50

    9.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 50

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward NE 370 East

    1795 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 370

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    60 m · 9 sec · East Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 50
16 mi · 39%
State Highway 50
9.57 mi · 23%
North 30th Road
8 mi · 19%
Highway 370
4.82 mi · 12%
South Washington Street
1.01 mi · 2%
6th Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 50

Continue on Highway 50

16 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manley
00h 24m from Syracuse
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Papillion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Manley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Syracuse and 20.6 miles from Papillion.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manley

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

42 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

47 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

City in Nebraska

Population1,949
Coordinates40.6572200, -96.1864000
Altitude320
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: 5th Street (-96.1864, 40.657157)
End: East Lincoln Street (-96.042241, 41.154416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Papillion. The current time is 18:31:54.

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.