How far is Weeping Water, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to La Vista, NE is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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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Village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weeping Water and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and La Vista.
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Start on West Eldora Street
54 m · 10 sec · West Eldora Street
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1032 ft · 36 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto West F Street
100 m · 14 sec · West F Street
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Turn left onto North East Street
900 ft · 25 sec · North East Street
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Continue on 144th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Highway 50
7 mi · 9 min · Highway 50
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on South 144th Street
32 m · 2 sec · South 144th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
2395 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 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 Weeping Water and La Vista.
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.
State Highway 50
Continue on State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Weeping Water 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 Weeping Water to La Vista?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Cedar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Weeping Water and 15 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeping Water and Sunny near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Creek
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 Cedar Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.09 km).
#1 Weeping Water
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.8700000, -96.1405700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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