Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Omaha, NE
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North Bend, NE
Brian Hackworth
The drive from Omaha, NE to North Bend, NE covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 275, West Dodge Road, Dodge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on US 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 34.7 mi | 37m |
| West Dodge Road | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Dodge Street | 5 mi | 11m |
| Highway 79 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 19th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South 18th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and North Bend, NE.
Start on Harney Street
Turn right onto South 18th Street
Turn right onto Howard Street
Turn right onto South 19th Street
Turn left onto US 6R
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 275
Take the exit
Continue on N-79
Continue on N-79
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Omaha, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South 18th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 6R / Dodge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Omaha on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in North Bend on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
55.5 mi in 1h 10m, mostly highway — 34.7 mi of that is on US 275.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 275 and West Dodge Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Omaha, NE to North Bend, NE is easy. At 1h 10m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 19th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
361 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~55.5 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
Founded 1854
Omaha is the largest city in the U.S. 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.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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