How far is Tekamah, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Tekamah, NE to Omaha, NE is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tekamah and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tekamah and Omaha.
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Start on North 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75
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Continue on US Highway 75
1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Herman Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard
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Continue on North 19th Street
1280 ft · 29 sec · North 19th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Street
1340 ft · 29 sec · Nebraska Street
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2627 ft · 60 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1339 ft · 29 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
1918 ft · 32 sec · South 13th Street
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Continue on Calhoun Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Calhoun Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 75
4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on North 14th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on US Highway 75
6.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 75
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Continue on Highway 75
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Continue on Mormon Bridge Road
574 ft · 17 sec · Mormon Bridge Road
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Turn left onto I 680 East
2237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
841 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
1972 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto North 31st Street
82 m · 7 sec · North 31st Street
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Continue on North 30th Avenue
1036 ft · 25 sec · North 30th Avenue
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Continue on North 30th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 30th Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 75
1243 ft · 27 sec · Highway 75
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Continue on North Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East
1199 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
836 ft · 14 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
852 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 20th Street
116 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto North 20th Street
1379 ft · 59 sec · North 20th Street
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Turn left onto Harney Street
155 m · 19 sec · 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 Tekamah 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.
US Highway 75
Continue on US Highway 75
8.04 mi · 00h 09m
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 Tekamah and Mostly Sunny near Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tekamah to Omaha?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Blair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Tekamah and 23.2 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tekamah and Mostly Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Blair
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 Blair.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tekamah and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 km).
#1 Tekamah
City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.7783200, -96.2211300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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