How far is Wilber, NE from Papillion, NE?
The driving distance from Wilber, NE to Papillion, NE is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
United States, a village
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilber and Papillion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilber and Papillion.
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Start on South Main Street
2559 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 33
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 33
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Continue on West 13th Street
2906 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue
1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33
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Turn left onto Highway 103
3.7 mi · 5 min · Highway 103
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Continue on 154th Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road
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Continue on South 5th Street
1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on 154th Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road
37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road
2135 ft · 31 sec · 154th Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
2686 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
61 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right 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 Wilber and Papillion.
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
50.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilber and Sunny near Papillion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilber to Papillion?
The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Davey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Wilber and 41.9 miles from Papillion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilber and Sunny near Papillion.
Stop Ideas Near Davey
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 Davey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilber and Papillion. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.58 km).
#1 Wilber
City in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,809 |
| Coordinates | 40.4813900, -96.9605800 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.59 | $25.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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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