Origin
Alliance, NE
Morning in Alliance on Monday
Local time
11:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alliance, NE to Omaha, NE
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
401 mi
645 km
Drive Score
8/10
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
6h 28m
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6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
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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Omaha, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Alliance, NE to Omaha, NE covers 401 miles and takes about 6h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 8th Street, Mississippi Avenue, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.91 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.5 miles from Alliance, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 39m drive with frequent turns across 401 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 8th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alliance, NE to Omaha, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mississippi Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perkins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 8th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on Laramie Avenue
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Laramie Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 8th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mississippi Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn straight onto Perkins Road
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Perkins Road
6
Continue on State Highway 2
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 2
7
Continue on 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
1st Street
8
Continue on State Highway 2
82 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
State Highway 2
9
Continue on Southeast 1st Street
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Southeast 1st Street
10
Continue on Court Street
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Court Street
11
Continue on Highway 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 2
12
Continue on Jewett Avenue
51 mi
·
58 min
·
Jewett Avenue
13
Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South E Street
14
Continue on Highway 2
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 2
15
Turn left onto Highway 92
50 mi
·
59 min
·
Highway 92
16
Turn right onto 2nd Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street
17
Turn left onto Highway 92
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Highway 92
18
Continue on County Road 130
13 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 130
19
Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 81 & 92
20
Continue on West Park Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Park Street
21
Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 131
22
Continue on 31 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
31 Road
23
Continue on 32 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
32 Road
24
Continue on County Road K
14 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road K
25
Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road M
27
Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road M
28
Continue on West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Center Road
29
Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West Center Road
30
Turn straight onto West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Center Road
31
Take the ramp slight right toward I-80
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I-80
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Downtown
33
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
35
Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
36
Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Harney Street, Dodge Street
37
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
38
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.5 miles from Alliance, NE, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
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 88 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.5 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Omaha, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alliance, NE
This is one driving day of about 401 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Alliance, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.5 mi from Alliance, NE · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
201 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.5 miles from Alliance, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Omaha, NE
The final approach into Omaha, 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 Omaha, 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
$60.91 one way
$121.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.14 | $134.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $75.70 | $151.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.09 | $178.18 |
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: 140.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.11 | $19.25 |
| Efficient EV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.09 | $16.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.4 | 2 | $56.14 | $25.66 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Omaha, NE
Afternoon in Omaha on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
6 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
6h 39m 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 Omaha, NE covers 401 miles and takes about 6h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 8th Street, Mississippi Avenue, East 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.5 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 $60.91 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alliance, NE to Omaha, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alliance, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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