How far is Wahoo, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Wahoo, NE to Papillion, NE is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahoo and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahoo and Papillion.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street
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Continue on Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road M
15 m · 1 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Continue on West Center Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road
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Continue on Industrial Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road
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Continue on L Street
4 mi · 7 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left 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 Wahoo 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.
County Road M
Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Wahoo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahoo to Papillion?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Wahoo and 20.7 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wahoo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahoo and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.79 km).
#1 Wahoo
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,603 |
| Coordinates | 41.2113900, -96.6203000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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