Origin
Gretna, NE
Morning in Gretna on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gretna, NE to Papillion, 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
19m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gretna, NE
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Papillion, NE
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Trip Overview
This short, 11.9-mile journey from Gretna, NE to Papillion, NE is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes Highway 370, with segments on South Washington Street and North Highway 6, keeping you on well-maintained roads for most of the way. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, this drive is budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout, so expect consistent, open landscapes. This is a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic change without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 370 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| South Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Highway 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pontiac Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Westplains Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Lincoln Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 370
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, NE and Papillion, NE.
1
Start on Pontiac Drive
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pontiac Drive
2
Turn right onto West Westplains Road
211 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Westplains Road
3
Turn left onto US 6; N-31; I 80 Alt
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Highway 6
4
Turn right onto N-370; I 80 Alt
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 370
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto N-85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
6
Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
7
Arrive at destination
East Lincoln Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Westplains Road
Turn right onto West Westplains Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; N-31; I 80 Alt / North Highway 6
Turn left onto US 6; N-31; I 80 Alt / North Highway 6
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Turn right onto N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Lincoln Street
Turn right onto East Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Papillion, NE
Morning in Papillion on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 drive for approximately 90% of this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along Highway 370, offering a consistent pace. As you transition onto South Washington Street and North Highway 6, you'll experience the character of these main roads, which are designed for efficient travel. The overall feel is one of smooth, predictable driving, with limited complex turns or abrupt changes in road type.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Highway 370.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 370 and South Washington Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Westplains Road.
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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Westplains Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; N-31; I 80 Alt / North Highway 6): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,273 ft
1,060 ft
Total Climb
85 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
Elevation Range
213 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Highway 370. 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 0.1 miles (West Westplains Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; N-31; I 80 Alt / North Highway 6): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Papillion, 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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