Origin
Bennington, NE
Late night in Bennington on Wednesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, NE to Omaha, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, NE to Omaha, NE covers 18.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bennington Road, McKinley Street, Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Bennington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.1 miles from Bennington, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bennington, NE to Omaha, NE covers 18.1 miles and takes about 28m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bennington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 1st Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 18.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 75 / North 30th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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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1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 75 / North 30th Avenue
Turn right onto US 75 / North 30th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 480 East
9
17.5 mi into trip
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~26m 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
17.7 mi into trip
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~27m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| McKinley Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Highway 36 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North 30th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North 156th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 20th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway 75 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bennington Road
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 1st Street
187 ft
·
9 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto North 156th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North 156th Street
4
Turn right onto N-36
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 36
5
Continue on N-36
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on N-36
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinley Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto US 75
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 30th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 75
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North 30th Street
9
Turn straight onto US 75
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Highway 75
10
Continue on US 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 480 East
13
Merge onto I 480
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Gerald R Ford Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 2D
Toward Auditorium, Capitol Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
382 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 2D
Toward 20th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North 20th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 20th Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Harney Street
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
Harney Street
18
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.1 miles from Bennington, NE, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.1 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 18.1 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.1 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
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 Bennington, 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 Bennington, NE
This is one driving day of about 18.1 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bennington, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Bennington Road for about 4.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.1 mi from Bennington, NE · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.1 miles from Bennington, 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
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Omaha on Wednesday
Local time
5:20 AM
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
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
28m 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 Bennington, NE to Omaha, NE covers 18.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bennington Road, McKinley Street, Highway 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Bennington, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 18.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 75 / North 30th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bennington, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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