Origin
Yutan, NE
Late night in Yutan on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yutan, 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
41m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yutan, NE
Merve Tuncay
Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
This short, 27.2-mile journey from Yutan, NE to Omaha, NE takes about 41 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region, ideal for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and interstate, with a highway share of 28%. Budget around $4 for fuel for this quick excursion. The overall feel is a practical, local drive that connects two points within Nebraska.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Center Road | 14.4 mi | 22m |
| I 80 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| County Road M | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road 5 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Center Road
— 14.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yutan, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on 2nd Street
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Vine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 5
4
Turn left onto N-92
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road M
5
Continue on N-92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Center Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Center Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Center Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-80
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
10
Merge onto I 80
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
12
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
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
N-92 / West Center Road
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92 / West Center Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
26.3 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
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 · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1:02 AM
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
23 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
41m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this segment. While 28% of the route involves highway travel, much of your time will be spent on local roads, particularly West Center Road, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch at 14.4 miles. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaged driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. The transition between West Center Road, I 80, and Gerald R Ford Expressway offers some variety in the road's personality.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on West Center Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near N-92 / West Center Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Yutan, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
Downtown
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
Bellevue
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
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 41m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on West Center Road. 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 5.8 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.4 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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