Origin
Alliance, NE
Morning in Alliance on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alliance, NE to La Vista, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 52m
Distance
392.3 mi
631 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 43m
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6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 59m
12 PM
7h 57m
3 PM
8h 0m
5 PM
8h 10m
8 PM
7h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alliance, NE
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La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alliance, NE to La Vista, NE covers 392.3 miles and takes about 7h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 2, Highway 92, Jewett Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.4 miles on State Highway 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
196.1 miles from Alliance, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Alliance, NE to La Vista, NE covers 392.3 miles and takes about 7h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 8th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Mississippi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-2 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 8th Street
Turn right onto West 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mississippi Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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N-2 / East 3rd Street
Turn left onto N-2 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
375.8 mi into trip
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~7h 24m in
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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
389.8 mi into trip
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~7h 47m in
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N-85 / South 84th Street
Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 2 | 88.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| Highway 92 | 83 mi | 1h 37m |
| Jewett Avenue | 50.6 mi | 58m |
| Highway 2 | 32 mi | 36m |
| Southeast 1st Street | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| County Road K | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| County Road 130 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| County Road M | 12.4 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 2
— 88.4 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on Laramie Avenue
184 ft
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10 sec
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Laramie Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West 8th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
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Mississippi Avenue
4
Turn left onto N-2
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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East 3rd Street
5
Turn straight onto N-2
8.3 mi
·
9 min
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Perkins Road
6
Continue on N-2
6.0 mi
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6 min
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State Highway 2
7
Continue on N-2
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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1st Street
8
Continue on N-2
82 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
State Highway 2
9
Continue on N-2
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Southeast 1st Street
10
Continue on N-2
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
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Court Street
11
Continue on N-2
17 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 2
12
Continue on N-2
51 mi
·
58 min
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Jewett Avenue
13
Continue on N-2; N-92
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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South E Street
14
Continue on N-2; N-92
15 mi
·
17 min
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Highway 2
15
Turn left onto US 183; N-92
50 mi
·
59 min
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Highway 92
16
Turn right onto US 281; N-92
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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2nd Street
17
Turn left onto N-92
33 mi
·
37 min
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Highway 92
18
Continue on N-92
13 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 130
19
Continue on US 81; N-92
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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Highway 81 & 92
20
Continue on US 81; N-92
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Park Street
21
Continue on US 81; N-92
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 131
22
Continue on N-92
12 mi
·
14 min
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31 Road
23
Continue on N-92
12 mi
·
14 min
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32 Road
24
Continue on N-92
14 mi
·
16 min
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County Road K
25
Turn left onto US 77; N-92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the left lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
217 ft
·
2 sec
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County Road M
27
Continue on US 77; N-92
12 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road M
28
Continue on N-92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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West Center Road
29
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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West Center Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 275; N-92
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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Industrial Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
31
Continue on US 275; N-92
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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L Street
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto N-85
1.7 mi
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2 min
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South 84th Street
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Park View Boulevard
34
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Lillian Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 196.1 miles from Alliance, NE, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.1 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Vista, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alliance, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alliance, NE
This is one driving day of about 392.3 miles and 7h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Alliance, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 2 for about 88.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 196.1 mi from Alliance, NE · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
196 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 196.1 miles from Alliance, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Highway 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.4 miles.
Arriving in La Vista, NE
The final approach into La Vista, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around La Vista, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.33 one way
$122.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $67.34 | $134.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $75.49 | $150.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.61 | $173.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.7 | 1 | $41.19 | $18.83 |
| Efficient EV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.33 | $15.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.9 | 1 | $54.92 | $25.11 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in La Vista on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
7h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alliance, NE to La Vista, NE covers 392.3 miles and takes about 7h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 2, Highway 92, Jewett Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 196.1 miles from Alliance, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Mississippi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-2 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alliance, NE to La Vista, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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