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Trip from La Vista, NE to Pierce, NE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

128.5 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city ​​in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

La Vista, NE

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Downtown Pierce, NE, NE

Pierce, NE

Alexander Krivitskiy

Trip Overview

The drive from La Vista, NE to Pierce, NE covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 275, US 275, West Dodge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.4 miles on Highway 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.3 miles from La Vista, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 275 59.4 mi 1h 7m
US 275 19.7 mi 21m
West Dodge Road 10.4 mi 12m
Highway 13 8 mi 9m
Highway 77 7.6 mi 8m
North 13th Street 5 mi 5m
East Omaha Avenue 3 mi 3m
South 84th Street 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Highway 275 — 59.4 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and Pierce, 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

2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 80 West
5

Merge onto I 80

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 446 Toward I 680 North Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 680

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 680
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit (new value) Toward Pacific Street
9

Continue on this road

403 ft · 9 sec · this road
Exit 2 Toward Pacific Street
10

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 6 sec
Exit 2 Toward Pacific Street west
11

Turn left onto Pacific Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto South 120th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South 120th Street
13

Take the ramp onto West Dodge Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Dodge Road
Toward US 6 West
14

Merge onto US 6

10 mi · 11 min · West Dodge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 275

20 mi · 21 min · US 275
16

Take the exit onto US 77; US 275

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 77; US 275
17

Keep slight left at fork

469 ft · 14 sec
18

Turn right onto Highway 77

7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
19

Continue on US 275; N-91

23 mi · 24 min · Highway 275
20

Continue on US 275

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
21

Continue on US 275

7.0 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
22

Continue on US 275

0.9 mi · 1 min · Front Street
23

Continue on US 275

5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
24

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · E Avenue East
25

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue E West
26

Continue on US 275

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 275
27

Continue on US 275

3.0 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
28

Turn right onto US 81

1.0 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street
29

Continue on US 81

5.0 mi · 5 min · North 13th Street
30

Turn left onto N-13

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 13
31

Continue on N-13

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
32

Turn straight onto N-13

7.0 mi · 8 min · Highway 13
33

Continue on N-13

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 13
34

Continue on N-13

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Willow Street
35

Turn right onto N-13

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Lucas Street
36

Turn right onto N-98

508 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
37

Arrive at destination

N-98

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from La Vista, NE, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.4 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 28 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.3 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pierce, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving La Vista, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 La Vista, NE

This is one driving day of about 128.5 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from La Vista, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 275 for about 59.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Monterey, NE, NE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monterey, NE

64 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

Fremont, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Point, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from La Vista, 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.4 — 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

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | N-85 / South 84th Street

Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 680 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 446 Toward I 680 North
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Pacific Street west

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 2 Toward Pacific Street west

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.92 one way

$39.85 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $21.85 $43.69
premium $4.93 $24.93 $49.86
diesel $5.60 $28.33 $56.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.6 0 $13.49 $6.17
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $17.99 $8.22

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

La Vista, NE

Evening in La Vista on Friday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

S 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 5:16PM CDT until September 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 5:11PM CDT until September 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Destination

Pierce, NE

Evening in Pierce on Friday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 5:16PM CDT until September 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 5:11PM CDT until September 1 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

63°F

Monterey, NE

64 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

8 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 34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

128.5 mi in 2h 34m, mostly highway — 59.4 mi of that is on Highway 275.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.4 mi on Highway 275.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 275 and US 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 128.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,581 ft 1,109 ft

Total Climb

560 ft

Total Descent

88 ft

Highest Point

1,581 ft

~128.5 mi in

Elevation Range

472 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from La Vista, NE to Pierce, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Street West along the way.

Pacific Street West

7.4 mi in | ~12m

About the Cities

Starting in La Vista, NE

Full guide →

Founded 1960

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 34m. Total distance: 128.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.4 miles on Highway 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pierce, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pierce, 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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