Origin
Nebraska City, NE
Late night in Nebraska City on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska City, NE to Omaha, NE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska City, NE
Tom Fisk
Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Nebraska City to Omaha, you are in for a quick trip across the Great Plains. Spanning just 45.8 miles, this journey typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. Because the duration is under an hour, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trip. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 58th Road | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| Kennedy Freeway | 9 mi | 10m |
| G Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Hidden Valley Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North 58th Road
— 26.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on Central Avenue
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 75 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 11th Street
3
Continue on US 75 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Drive
4
Continue on US 75 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
G Road
5
Turn right onto US 75
27 mi
·
30 min
·
North 58th Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 34
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hidden Valley Drive
7
Continue on Platteview Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Platteview Road
8
Turn right onto South 27th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 27th Street
9
Turn right onto Schneekloth Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Schneekloth Road
10
Continue on South 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 25th Street
11
Turn right onto Fairview Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairview Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
13
Merge onto US 75
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 480; US 75
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Nebraska City, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 75 Business / North 11th Street
Turn left onto US 75 Business / North 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 75 / North 58th Road
Turn right onto US 75 / North 58th Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 75 / Kennedy Freeway
Merge onto US 75 / Kennedy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.9 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Harney Street
Turn right onto Harney Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Bellevue, NE
23 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
3 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
59m 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?
This trip is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the heart of the Great Plains. You will spend roughly 23% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Kennedy Freeway, while the rest of your travel occurs on local routes. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 26.8-mile stretch on North 58th Road. Expect the road conditions to shift as you transition from local surface streets onto the more structured freeway segments.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on North 58th Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 75 Business / North 11th 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 75 Business / North 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 75 / North 58th Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (US 75 / Kennedy Freeway): 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 59m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on North 58th Road. 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 (US 75 Business / North 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 75 / North 58th Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles (US 75 / Kennedy Freeway): 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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