Origin
La Vista, NE
Late night in La Vista on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vista, NE to Louisville, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vista, NE
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Louisville, NE
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion across the Great Plains, this 19.5-mile trip from La Vista to Louisville is a straightforward journey. You can easily complete the drive in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a spontaneous day trip. Navigating the route requires a combination of I-80, Harrison Street, and State Highway 50. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Nebraska towns. Because the total travel time is so brief, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 50 | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Harrison Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 80 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Highway 50 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park View Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 144th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Giles Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 50
— 10.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and Louisville, NE.
1
Start on Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
3
Turn right onto N-85
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 84th Street
4
Turn left onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Harrison Street
5
Turn left onto Giles Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Giles Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 80 West
7
Merge onto I 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 440
Toward NE 50: Springfield
9
Turn left onto N-50; I 80 Alt
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 144th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on N-50; I 80 Alt
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on N-50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 50
12
Turn left onto N-66
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 66
13
Continue on N-66
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 5th Street
14
Turn left onto Main Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park View Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
N-85 / South 84th Street
Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Giles Road
Turn left onto Giles Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward NE 50: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 440
Toward NE 50: Springfield
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
N-50; I 80 Alt / South 144th Street
Turn left onto N-50; I 80 Alt / South 144th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Louisville, NE
Late night in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
23 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
29m 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 trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 66% of your time spent on major roads. You will find that the character of the road shifts as you transition from local streets onto the faster-paced sections. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 10.4-mile stretch along State Highway 50, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Expect a consistent experience as you leave the suburban environment of La Vista and head toward Louisville. There are no scheduled stops along the way, allowing you to maintain a steady, uninterrupted pace throughout the entire 19.5-mile distance.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on State Highway 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 50 and Harrison Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.
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 19.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Giles Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on State Highway 50. 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 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (Giles Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, 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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