Origin
Arlington, NE
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.9 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
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
Omaha, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, NE to Omaha, NE covers 33.9 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, Bennington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.9 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 (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington, NE to Omaha, NE covers 33.9 miles and takes about 46m, 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 22 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
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 13 decision points packed into just 33.9 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 19.8 miles (N-36 / Bennington Road): 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
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~0m in
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North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive
Turn left onto US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive
Navigation decision point
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
N-36 / Bennington Road
Turn left onto N-36 / Bennington Road toward North Omaha
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward North Omaha
9
33.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2D
Toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
9
33.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 20th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 2D
Toward 20th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 30 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 133 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Bennington Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| McKinley Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| County Road P30 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North 30th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 133 | 1.4 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 Omaha, 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
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 133
9
Turn left onto N-36
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bennington Road
Toward North Omaha
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on N-36
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinley Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 75
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 30th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 75
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North 30th Street
13
Turn straight onto US 75
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Highway 75
14
Continue on US 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 480 East
17
Merge onto I 480
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2D
Toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
382 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 2D
Toward 20th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Turn straight onto North 20th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 20th Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Harney Street
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
Harney Street
22
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Arlington, NE · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Arlington, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Omaha, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Omaha, 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
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
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
Omaha, NE
Morning in Omaha on Saturday
Local time
6:24 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
21 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
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 Omaha, NE covers 33.9 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, Bennington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.30 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 33.9 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 19.8 miles (N-36 / Bennington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Arlington, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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