Papillion, NE Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Papillion, NE works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 381 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Papillion, NE head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
442.7 mi
Scottsbluff, NE
Quickest Drive
5h 1m
Sutherland, NE
Plan Around Papillion, NE
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Papillion, NE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Papillion, NE
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Papillion, NE
Driving from Papillion, NE
On average, trips departing from Papillion, NE run 381 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 443 miles (7h 59m), while the shortest is just 291 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Papillion, NE are Scottsbluff, NE (442.7 mi, 7h 59m), Bridgeport, NE (408.9 mi, 7h 16m), and Sutherland, NE (290.8 mi, 5h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 381-mile drive from Papillion, NE, expect to burn about 15 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Papillion, NE and 2 routes heading into Papillion, NE, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 291 to 443 miles.
The longest mapped route from Papillion, NE covers 443 miles and takes approximately 7h 59m. Shorter options start at just 291 miles.
The average route from Papillion, NE runs about 381 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Papillion, NE include Scottsbluff, NE, Bridgeport, NE and Sutherland, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Papillion, NE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,063
Median Income
$109,602
Median Home Value
$290,900
Median Age
40.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Papillion, NE at a Glance
Founded
1870
Elevation
1,010 ft
Area
6 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Papillion, NE.
Third Sarpy County Courthouse
historic building in Papillion, Nebraska
John Sautter Farmhouse
farmhouse in Papillion, Nebraska, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q960468), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Papillion, NE
Papillion is a small town in Sarpy County, Nebraska, just southwest of Omaha and west of the Missouri river. The City of Papillion (French, for the word butterfly) was founded in 1870. Legend has it that Frenchmen visited the broad valley where Papillion is now located, finding it overgrown with luxuriant grasses and multitudes of wild flowers. Swarms of butterflies flitted about in the sunlight and enthralled by the beautiful sight, one member exclaimed, "Papillion!"
Bellevue Berry Farm and Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St. Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area (I-80 Exit 439, E. 5 mi. S. 1 mi. W. 3/4 mi). Papio Fun Park, 210 E. Lincoln St. Papio Bay Aquatic Center, 815 E. Halleck St. 1860 John Sautter House and 1890 Portal "One-Room" School, 232 & 242 N. Jefferson St (south of City Hall).
Eagle Hills Golf Course, ☏ +1 402 592-7788. Challenging 18 hole, 6500 yard facility opened in 2000. Tara Hills Golf Course, ☏ +1 402 592-7550. Challenging 18 hole, 6100 yard facility opened in 1993. Concerts in the Park. The City of Papillion offers concerts in the park throughout the summer months. All concerts are held at City Park on 84th & Lincoln Streets, beginning at 7PM every Sunday night. Papillion Days. Held every summer, this small town fair resonates of old fashioned family fun Omaha Storm Chasers, 12356 Ballpark Way, ☏ +1 402-738-5100. Named for Omaha, but located in Papillion, the local Triple-A East minor league baseball team plays at 1 Werner Park. From $9 to $27.
Ming's. Chinese cuisine American style La Mesa. Papillion location of the #1 rated Mexican chain in Omaha
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Omaha Papillion, 465 Olson Dr, ☏ +1 402-932-2700. Thankfully the pool is indoors here.
The best roads that lead into Papillion are the Kennedy Freeway, Cornhusker Road, and Highway 370.
There are numerous roads that will lead you around Papillion. 84th street which turns in to Washington as it goes through downtown will bring you to the center of Papillion. Other streets take you through newer parts of the city: 72nd Street which goes north/south, and Cornhusker which goes east/west.
Travel tips adapted from Papillion on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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