How far is Waterloo, NE from Boys Town, NE?
The driving distance from Waterloo, NE to Boys Town, NE is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
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Human settlement in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Boys Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Boys Town.
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Start on North Front Street
18 m · 7 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
74 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
1196 ft · 33 sec · South Front Street
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Continue on River Road Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road Drive
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Continue on North 228th Street
2179 ft · 1 min · North 228th Street
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Take the ramp left toward NE 28B Link East: Omaha
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
6.5 mi · 7 min · West Dodge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward 144th Street
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 144th Street south
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto North 144th Street
1266 ft · 32 sec · North 144th Street
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Turn left onto Overlook Road
1056 ft · 47 sec · Overlook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norton Circle
11 m · 2 sec · Norton Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Norton Drive
956 ft · 44 sec · Norton Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dowd Circle
42 m · 8 sec · Dowd Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Dowd Drive
55 m · 8 sec · Dowd Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dowd Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo and Boys Town.
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.
West Dodge Road
Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
6.51 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterloo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boys Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Boys Town?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Waterloo and 4.8 miles from Boys Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterloo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boys Town.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Boys Town. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.16 km).
#1 Waterloo
Village in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 914 |
| Coordinates | 41.2869400, -96.2855800 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boys Town
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 41.2611100, -96.1319600 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boys Town (-96.13196, 41.26111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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