Origin
Milford, NE
Late night in Milford on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milford, 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
1h 28m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Milford and Omaha, this 77-mile journey is a highly efficient choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance, which keeps the excursion very cost-effective. Since both towns reside in the Great Plains, you will experience consistent landscape features throughout your travels. Because this is a direct, highway-focused drive, it is best suited for travelers who prefer a quick, no-fuss transit rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. Overall, the simplicity of the route allows you to spend more time at your destination rather than behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 70 mi | 1h 16m |
| 238th Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North State Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North A Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 70 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford, NE and Omaha, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
8
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
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 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 70 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.1 — 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
74.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
76.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$12.04 one way
$24.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Late night in Omaha on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Gretna, NE
39 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
2 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 28m 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 highly efficient experience on this route, as 94% of your travel takes place on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-80, which accounts for a 70-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. The path transitions from local roads like 238th Road onto the interstate before finishing via the Gerald R. Ford Expressway as you reach the city. While the drive is largely a functional interstate grind, the high highway percentage ensures a consistent pace throughout the journey. Prepare for a steady, predictable ride that highlights the wide-open nature of the Great Plains landscape as you move toward the Omaha area.
94% 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: 70 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and 238th Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m 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: 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.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70 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 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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