La Vista, NE to Sutherland, NE is 292.2 miles and takes about 5h 4m via I 80, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, offering a straightforward trip focused on efficient travel. With 98% of the route on highways, you'll experience minimal delays and a consistent pace. This is a solid option for a single-day trip if you're looking to cover ground quickly across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.1 miles from La Vista, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
284.2 mi
4h 49m
Harrison Street
3.6 mi
6m
N-25
1.7 mi
2m
US 30
0.7 mi
1m
Park View Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Giles Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
South 84th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 284.2 mi, about 4h 49m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 66 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,370 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,772
Quietest
2 AM
~132 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and Sutherland, 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
284 mi·4 hr 49 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward NE 25: Sutherland, Wallace
9
Turn right onto N-25; I 80 Alt
1.7 mi·2 min·N-25; I 80 Alt
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 30; I 80 Alt
0.7 mi·1 min·US 30; I 80 Alt
11
Arrive at destination
US 30; I 80 Alt
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, departing in the morning will allow you ample daylight to reach Sutherland. You'll encounter only one suggested stop, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, especially since the longest stretch without a significant road change is 284.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $46, and services can be spaced out on I 80 in this part of Nebraska. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility if you need to stop more often.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.1 miles from La Vista, NE, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.2 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 64 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.1 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sutherland, 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 292.2 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 I 80 for about 284.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 289.5 — 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
5.3 mi into trip|~10m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
289.5 mi into trip|~4h 59m in
Take the exit toward NE 25: Sutherland, Wallace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NE 25: Sutherland, Wallace
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.15 one way
$86.30 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$47.64
$95.28
premium
$4.72
$54.25
$108.51
diesel
$4.80
$55.17
$110.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.7
1
$30.68
$14.03
Efficient EV
73.1
0
$25.57
$11.69
EV Truck/SUV
116.9
1
$40.91
$18.70
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
La Vista, NE
Evening
in La Vista on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
SSW 3 to 8 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:12PM MDT until July 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:12PM MDT until July 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Destination
Sutherland, NE
Evening
in Sutherland on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Clear
SSW 0 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:12PM MDT until July 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 12:12PM MDT until July 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
64°F
Parkview, NE
146 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
10 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
5h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend almost the entire 292.2-mile trip on highways, with 98% of your travel taking place on I 80. The longest continuous stretch of highway driving is 284.2 miles on I 80. You'll transition from Harrison Street and N-25 onto I 80 early on, and the vast majority of your time will be spent cruising on this interstate. Expect frequent, though generally short, exit ramps along the way.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.2 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Harrison Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 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.
Sutherland is a small town in Lincoln County, Nebraska. The 2005 population was 1,223, and Sutherland has been named the fastest growing community in Nebraska outside of the Omaha/Lincoln metro area.
The longest stretch is about 284.2 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 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.
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. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sutherland, NE before the return drive.
