Origin
Hickman, NE
Afternoon in Hickman on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickman, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
La Vista, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Hickman and La Vista, Nebraska, covers a distance of 68.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a simple one-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through the Great Plains, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of only $10. Given the lack of planned stops, this route is best viewed as a straightforward point-to-point connection rather than a multi-day excursion. It serves as an efficient way to traverse this portion of the state while keeping your travel logistics simple and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 32 mi | 32m |
| South 84th Street | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| North 84th Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| South 68th Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 6 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Park View Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 32 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Chestnut Street
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Continue on South 68th Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 68th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NE 2
7
Merge onto N-2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Nebraska Highway 2
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward 82nd Street, 84th Street
9
Enter roundabout onto South 82nd Street;South 84th Street
315 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 82nd Street;South 84th Street
10
Continue on South 82nd Street;South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 82nd Street;South 84th Street
11
Enter roundabout onto South 84th Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 84th Street
12
Continue on South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 84th Street
13
Enter roundabout onto South 84th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 84th Street
14
Continue on South 84th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South 84th Street
15
Enter roundabout onto South 84th Street
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 84th Street
16
Continue on South 84th Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on North 84th Street
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North 84th Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto US 6; I 80 Alt
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cornhusker Highway
19
Continue on US 6; I 80 Alt
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 6
20
Take the ramp
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 east
21
Merge onto I 80
32 mi
·
32 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 442
Toward Giles Road, Harrison Street
23
Turn left onto Giles Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Giles Road
24
Turn right onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto N-85
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 84th Street
26
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Hickman, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward 82nd Street, 84th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 82nd Street, 84th Street
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South 84th Street
Enter roundabout onto South 84th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South 84th Street
Enter roundabout onto South 84th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Giles Road, Harrison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 442
Toward Giles Road, Harrison Street
6
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
La Vista, NE
Afternoon in La Vista on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lincoln, NE
30 mi in
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
37 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
1h 20m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a mix of Chestnut Street, South 68th Street, and NE 2 to complete the transit. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should remain attentive to frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel. The absence of high-speed highway stretches means your pace will be dictated by the local road network, requiring a more engaged driving style. It is a steady, practical transition across the landscape that avoids the typical high-traffic highway grind.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
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 59.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (South 84th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles (South 84th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (South 84th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.3 miles (South 84th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Homestead National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Vista, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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