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Trip from Albion, NE to La Vista, NE

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

130.6 mi

210 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Albion, NE, NE

Albion, NE

Photography Maghradze PH

city ​​in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

La Vista, NE

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 129.7-mile journey from Albion, NE, to La Vista, NE, will take approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. This route is best suited for a single day trip, so you can comfortably complete it without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $20, making it an economical choice. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including Highway 91 and Road W, with no highway driving involved. This trip offers a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region of Nebraska.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.3 miles from Albion, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 91 29.7 mi 34m
Highway 30 20 mi 21m
Highway 91 18.6 mi 22m
Road W 17.9 mi 20m
Highway 275 14.2 mi 15m
L-28B 11.1 mi 13m
Highway 77 7.8 mi 8m
South 84th Street 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: State Highway 91 — 29.7 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion, NE and La Vista, NE.

1

Start on N-14; N-91

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West State Street
2

Turn left onto N-91

8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
3

Continue on N-91

6.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 91
4

Continue on N-91

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
5

Continue on N-91

12 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 81; N-91

0.3 mi · 18 sec · US 81; N-91
7

Take the exit onto N-91

0.3 mi · 35 sec · N-91
8

Turn right onto N-91

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
9

Continue on N-91

18 mi · 20 min · Road W
10

Continue on N-91

6.0 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
11

Continue on N-91

0.6 mi · 1 min · 4th Street
12

Continue on N-91

3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
13

Turn right onto US 275; N-91

14 mi · 15 min · Highway 275
14

Continue on US 77; US 275; N-91

7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
16

Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275

20 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on L-28B

11 mi · 13 min · L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 680, I 80
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 680 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 680

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 680
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
22

Merge onto I 80

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 80
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec
Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

425 ft · 7 sec
Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston Use the left / right lanes.
25

Turn straight onto South 84th Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
26

Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
27

Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Lillian Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

Lillian Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour and 11-minute duration for this 129.7-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. There are no designated stops, so feel free to take breaks as needed at any small towns you pass through. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's wise to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before leaving Albion, as there are no specific fuel stops recommended along this turn-heavy local route. Pay close attention to road signs as you navigate Highway 91 and Road W, as the frequent turns can be disorienting if you're not focused.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Albion, NE, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.3 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Vista, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albion, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albion, NE

This is one driving day of about 130.6 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Albion, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 91 for about 29.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fremont, NE

65 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Madison, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monterey, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Albion, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

La Vista, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

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Feta's Greek Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Omaha, Nebraska

0.5 mi

Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Vista, Nebraska

0.7 mi

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

Visit website

Feta's Greek Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.3

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14025044976

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Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14025921332

Visit website

Thai Orchids Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14025926877

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Maria's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14025923623

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Korea Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14025054089

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La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 130.6

Papillion, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14025930983

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Runza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.3

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+14025066851

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EVgo Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 121.3

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

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ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 112

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 121.3

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.6

Papillion, NE

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 112

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 130.6

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 121.3

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.3

Fremont, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 90.7 and 127.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
90.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30

Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 680, I 80

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 680, I 80
7
122.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 680 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 680 South
8
127.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward La Vista, Ralston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston
10
127.4 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward La Vista, Ralston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.42 one way

$40.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.42 $44.84
premium $4.89 $25.13 $50.27
diesel $5.61 $28.83 $57.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27
Efficient EV 32.7 0 $11.43 $5.22
EV Truck/SUV 52.2 0 $18.28 $8.36

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Albion, NE

Night in Albion on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Vista, NE

Night in La Vista on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Fremont, NE

65 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 35m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 129.7-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be on a consistent mix of local roads like Highway 91 and Road W. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, as the nature of this drive involves frequent changes in direction and road names. This personal driving experience means you'll be more engaged with the landscape and local surroundings as you make your way from Albion to La Vista.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on State Highway 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 91 and Highway 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.7 miles in near US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 130.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 90.7 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 130.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on State Highway 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at La Vista, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 90.7 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Vista, NE before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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