Origin
Blair, NE
Night in Blair on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blair, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blair, NE
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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Nebraska’s Great Plains, the 25.6-mile connection between Blair and Omaha is an ideal choice. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, the route is highly economical for commuters or casual travelers. You will primarily navigate via US Highway 75, Calhoun Boulevard, and North 30th Street. Because the total drive time is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you maximum flexibility with your schedule. Whether you are heading into the city for business or returning home to Blair, this transition between regions remains efficient and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 75 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Calhoun Boulevard | 3 mi | 3m |
| North 30th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 75 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North 14th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 13th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 20th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 75
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on Front Street
389 ft
·
21 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn left onto North 10th Street
317 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 10th Street
3
Turn right onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto US 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
5
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Boulevard
6
Continue on US 75
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 75
7
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 14th Street
8
Continue on US 75
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 75
9
Continue on US 75
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 75
10
Continue on US 75
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mormon Bridge Road
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 680 East
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 680
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 680
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
14
Turn right onto L-28H
270 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 31st Street
15
Continue on US 75
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 30th Avenue
16
Continue on US 75
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North 30th Street
17
Turn straight onto US 75
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Highway 75
18
Continue on US 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 480 East
21
Merge onto I 480
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2D
Toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
382 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 2D
Toward 20th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Turn straight onto North 20th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 20th Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto Harney Street
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
Harney Street
26
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / Washington Street
Turn right onto US 30 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left toward I 680 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 680 East
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
9
25 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2D
Toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
9
25.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 20th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 2D
Toward 20th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Omaha, NE
Night in Omaha on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
22 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
37m 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 mixed driving experience as you transition from the outskirts of Blair into the urban environment of Omaha. With highway travel accounting for 60% of your time behind the wheel, the route balances faster stretches with slower, local road navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on US Highway 75, covering 11.2 miles before the character of the road shifts toward local streets like North 30th Street. This transition requires you to stay alert as the pace changes from open highway speeds to the more controlled flow of a city corridor. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on US Highway 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 30 / Washington Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blair, NE to Omaha, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Eppley Airfield along the way.
Eppley Airfield
18.4 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving in Omaha, NE
Full guide →Omaha is the largest city in the US state of Nebraska, with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on US Highway 75. 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 Omaha, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Omaha, 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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