Origin
Avoca, NE
Late night in Avoca on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avoca, NE to Louisville, NE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avoca, NE
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Louisville, NE
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Trip Overview
Avoca, NE to Louisville, NE is 17.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Highway 50, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two Nebraska towns. It's a quick, practical drive that doesn't demand much in terms of time or planning. Consider this route for a simple point-to-point trip or as part of a larger itinerary in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 50 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| O Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| South 132nd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tefft Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 66 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Polar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 50
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca, NE and Louisville, NE.
1
Start on Polar Street
238 ft
·
15 sec
·
Polar Street
2
Turn left onto State Street
326 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto Tefft Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tefft Street
4
Continue on S-13C
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 132nd Street
5
Turn left onto US 34
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
O Street
6
Turn right onto N-50
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 50
7
Turn right onto N-66
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 66
8
Continue on N-66
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 5th Street
9
Turn left onto Main Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tefft Street
Turn right onto Tefft Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 34 / O Street
Turn left onto US 34 / O Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
N-50 / Highway 50
Turn right onto N-50 / Highway 50
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Louisville, NE
Late night in Louisville on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
21m 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on Highway 50, covering 12.8 miles. The journey largely follows Highway 50, transitioning to O Street and then South 132nd Street. Expect a consistent, efficient driving experience with minimal complexity, reflecting its highway-centric profile.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Highway 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 50 and O Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Tefft Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 34 / O Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Highway 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Tefft Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 34 / O Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, 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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