Origin
Falls City, NE
Late night in Falls City on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falls City, 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
2h 5m
Distance
100.2 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falls City, NE
Connor Scott McManus
Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Falls City, NE to Omaha, NE? This 100.2-mile drive will take you approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, making it a perfect day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-29 and Highway 67, with a significant 73% of the journey on highways. You can expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this relatively short distance. As you travel from the Great Plains region of Nebraska to the same region, the landscape offers a consistent, open feel throughout. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Falls City, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 56.8 mi | 1h 1m |
| Highway 67 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| 648 Avenue | 8 mi | 9m |
| MO D | 5 mi | 12m |
| 651 Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| I 80 Express | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| 712 Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 136 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 56.8 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on East 16th Street
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 16th Street
2
Turn left onto US 73
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Street
3
Continue on US 73
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
651 Boulevard
4
Continue on US 73
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
712 Road
5
Turn right onto N-67
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
648 Avenue
6
Continue on N-67
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 67
7
Continue on N-67
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
1st Street
8
Continue on N-67
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 67
9
Turn right onto US 136
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 136
10
Turn left onto MO D
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
MO D
11
At end of road, turn right onto MO A
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MO A
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
13
Merge onto I 29
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 29
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 48B
Toward I 80 Express West: Omaha
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 80 Express
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80 Express
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 454
Toward 13th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South 13th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South 13th Street
18
Turn left onto Jackson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
19
Turn right onto South 19th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 19th Street
20
Turn right onto Harney Street
146 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harney Street
21
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, starting your drive from Falls City in the morning allows you to reach Omaha with plenty of daylight. Since it’s a shorter trip with only 100.2 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $16, you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the midpoint of your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 56.8-mile stretch on I-29, to ensure you don't need to search for a station unexpectedly.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Falls City, NE, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Omaha, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Falls City, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Falls City, NE
This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Falls City, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 56.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Falls City, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 35 and 100.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
35 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
MO A
At end of road, turn right onto MO A
Navigation decision point
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
Navigation decision point
Toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
7
93.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 80 Express West: Omaha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 48B
Toward I 80 Express West: Omaha
7
97.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward 13th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 454
Toward 13th Street
5
100.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
Harney Street
Turn right onto Harney Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.67 one way
$31.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.28 | $38.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.12 | $44.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.03 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Hamburg, IA
50 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
6 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 5m 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 drive is characterized as highway-focused, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. With 73% of the route on highways, expect smooth sailing for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56.8 miles, primarily on I-29, allowing for a solid period of consistent driving. While it's a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of Highway 67 and 648 Avenue adds a touch of local road feel without significantly slowing you down. The overall personality is one of efficient travel across the Nebraska landscape.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and Highway 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near MO A.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35 miles (MO A): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 93.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 5m. Total distance: 100.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 35 miles (MO A): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 93.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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