How far is Weeping Water, NE from Omaha, NE?
The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to Omaha, NE is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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City in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weeping Water and Omaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and Omaha.
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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
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Harney Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Weeping Water 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.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
11.5 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 Omaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weeping Water to Omaha?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Weeping Water and 21.2 miles from Omaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeping Water and Sunny near Omaha.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.11 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 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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