Origin
Louisville, NE
Night in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, NE
Arian Fernandez
Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
This quick 27.1-mile drive from Louisville to Omaha, Nebraska, is easily accomplished in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey on major roads like I-80 and State Highway 50. You'll experience a brief glimpse of the Great Plains as you transition between these two Nebraska locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is so short, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 50 | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 50 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 144th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto N-66
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 5th Street
3
Turn right onto N-50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 50
4
Continue on N-50
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
5
Continue on N-50; I 80 Alt
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 144th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 80 East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Dow...
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfiel...
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Omaha, NE
Night in Omaha on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
35m 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 largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing major arteries. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-80, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles. The drive is characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel, allowing for a quick and direct journey. While primarily highway, the inclusion of State Highway 50 and Gerald R Ford Expressway offers slight variations in the road's profile, though the overall feel remains that of a fast-paced connection between points.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 50. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 12 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Louisville, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
Downtown
23.9 mi in
|
~29m
Bellevue
23.9 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Arriving in Omaha, NE
Full guide →Omaha is the largest city in the US state of Nebraska, with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
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 35m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on I 80. 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 Omaha, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 12 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Omaha, 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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