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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.04 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.65 mi
46.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.04 mi
Kilometers
64.44 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weeping Water
2026-04-19T07:12
Arrive Omaha
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weeping Water
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Weeping Water
18.9 mi
00h 22m
To Omaha
21.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Eldora Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West Eldora Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1032 ft · 36 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West F Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North East Street

    900 ft · 25 sec · North East Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 144th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    7 mi · 9 min · Highway 50

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  9. 9

    Continue on South 144th Street

    32 m · 2 sec · South 144th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East

    2395 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harney Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harney Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
12 mi · 30%
State Highway 50
10.4 mi · 26%
Highway 50
7.03 mi · 18%
144th Street
2.71 mi · 7%
Highway 1
2 mi · 5%
Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 22m from Weeping Water
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

RAIL

Omaha

26 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

57 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 28.65 mi (46.11 km).

Weeping Water

#1 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Omaha

#2 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: West Eldora Street (-96.14057, 40.869933)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Weeping Water and Omaha. The current time is 07:12:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.