Origin
Eagle, NE
Late night in Eagle on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle, NE to Omaha, 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
56m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle, NE
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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Eagle to Omaha, this 48-mile journey across the Great Plains is straightforward and efficient. You can easily complete the trip in about 56 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, keeping your travel overhead low. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-80, O Street, and 238th Street to bridge the gap between these two Nebraska communities. Because the travel time is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. It is an ideal route for commuters or travelers who prefer a direct connection over a long-haul scenic drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 31.2 mi | 33m |
| 238th Street | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| O Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Russell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| D Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 31.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on D Street
266 ft
·
13 sec
·
D Street
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 34
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
O Street
4
Turn left onto N-63
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
238th Street
5
Continue on N-63
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Russell Street
6
Continue on N-63
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
238th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 80 east
8
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Eagle, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Dow...
6
45.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfiel...
8
47.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Harney Street
Turn right onto Harney Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Omaha on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
56m 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 highway-focused experience, as 69% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, including a significant 31.2-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The transition from the rural feel of Eagle to the more developed surroundings of Omaha happens relatively quickly as you merge onto these primary roads. While the path is primarily functional rather than winding or technical, the consistency of the highway segments makes for a predictable ride. Navigating the mix of I-80 and local streets requires you to stay alert, but the road surface and flow remain steady throughout the journey.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and 238th Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (Gerald R Ford Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,353 ft
1,034 ft
Total Climb
331 ft
Total Descent
599 ft
Highest Point
1,353 ft
Elevation Range
319 ft
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.
Between Eagle, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
Downtown
44.9 mi in
|
~50m
Bellevue
44.9 mi in
|
~50m
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 56m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.2 miles on I 80. 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: at 13.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (Gerald R Ford Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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