Origin
Arlington, NE
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, NE to La Vista, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, NE
Dominik Gryzbon
La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, NE to La Vista, NE covers 35.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 30, State Highway 133, I 680 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 30 and State Highway 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,341 ft
1,041 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
548 ft
Highest Point
1,341 ft
~12.7 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 30 and State Highway 133. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive
Turn left onto US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive
Navigation decision point
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 680
Merge onto I 680
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
32 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward La Vista, Ralston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
10
32.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward La Vista, Ralston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, NE to La Vista, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Ralston along the way.
Ralston
32 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 30 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 133 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| I 680 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 133 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| County Road P30 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South 84th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 80 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Park View Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 30
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on West Eagle Street
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Eagle Street
2
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
441 ft
·
24 sec
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Elkhorn Drive
4
Continue on US 30
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 30
5
Turn right onto County Road P30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road P30
6
Turn right onto N-133
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 133
7
Continue on N-133
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 133
8
Continue on N-133
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on N-133
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on N-133
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 133
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 680 South
12
Merge onto I 680
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
14
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Arlington, NE · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Arlington, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Vista, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into La Vista, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
La Vista, NE
Afternoon in La Vista on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, NE to La Vista, NE covers 35.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 30, State Highway 133, I 680. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Arlington, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arlington, NE to La Vista, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Ralston along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,041 ft to 1,341 ft elevation with about 468 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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