Origin
Milford, NE
Night in Milford on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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 22m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milford, NE
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La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 69.4-mile drive from Milford, Nebraska, to La Vista, Nebraska, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on major roads like I-80 and Harrison Street. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 60 miles on I-80, offering a consistent pace. With an estimated fuel cost of around $11, this trip is budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This drive is ideal for a quick relocation or a straightforward commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 60 mi | 1h 5m |
| Harrison Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 238th Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| Park View Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Giles Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lillian Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 60 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on North A Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
North A Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North State Highway
4
Continue on US 6
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
238th Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80 east
6
Merge onto I 80
60 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 442
Toward Giles Road, Harrison Street
8
Turn left onto Giles Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Giles Road
9
Turn right onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto N-85
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 84th Street
11
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Milford, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6 / North State Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / North State Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.85 one way
$21.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in La Vista on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Ashland, NE
35 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
24 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 22m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 69.4-mile journey, with 87% of the route utilizing major roadways. The primary artery is I-80, where you'll experience a solid 60-mile stretch without significant interruptions. This section of I-80 is designed for efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly. As you approach La Vista, you'll transition onto roads like Harrison Street and 238th Road, which will introduce a slightly different, though still efficient, driving environment. The overall character is one of consistent forward momentum.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60 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 early in the drive near 1st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / North State Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60 miles on I 80. 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: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 / North State Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.8 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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