Trip from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West Dodge Road, Dodge Street, Douglas Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Boys Town, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE?

The route from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Is the drive from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,055 ft to 1,233 ft elevation with about 250 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 21m ★

6 AM

0h 22m

8 AM

0h 26m

10 AM

0h 24m

12 PM

0h 23m

3 PM

0h 24m

5 PM

0h 26m

8 PM

0h 21m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE covers 10.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Dodge Road, Dodge Street, Douglas Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on West Dodge Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.67 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

5.3 miles from Boys Town, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 10.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Dodge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,233 ft 1,055 ft

Total Climb

250 ft

Total Descent

398 ft

Highest Point

1,233 ft

Elevation Range

178 ft

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Flanagan Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Flanagan Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (Flanagan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Flanagan Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Flanagan Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Flanagan Boulevard

Right onto Flanagan Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Flanagan Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 6 east: West Dodge Road east

Navigation decision point

Toward US 6 east: West Dodge Road east

5

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 6 / West Dodge Road

Merge onto US 6 / West Dodge Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Dodge Road	4.7 mi	7m
Dodge Street	4.1 mi	9m
Douglas Street	0.5 mi	1m
Flanagan Boulevard	0.4 mi	1m
Harney Street	0.4 mi	1m
Sheehan Drive	0.1 mi	<1m
South 31st Street	0.1 mi	<1m
South 24th Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West Dodge Road — 4.7 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boys Town, NE and Omaha, NE.

1

Start on Dowd Drive

180 ft · 9 sec · Dowd Drive

2

Enter roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard

319 ft · 14 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

3

Continue on Flanagan Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

4

Enter roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard

129 ft · 4 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

5

Continue on Flanagan Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Flanagan Boulevard

6

Continue on Sheehan Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Sheehan Drive

7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 6 east: West Dodge Road east

8

Merge onto US 6

4.7 mi · 7 min · West Dodge Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on US 6

4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

10

Turn slight right onto US 6

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South 31st Street

11

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · Douglas Street

12

Turn right onto South 25th Street

388 ft · 9 sec · South 25th Street

13

Continue on South 24th Avenue

398 ft · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue

14

Turn left onto Harney Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harney Street

15

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 5.3 miles from Boys Town, NE, or about 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 10.7 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.3 miles or 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Boys Town, NE.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Boys Town, NE

This is one driving day of about 10.7 miles and 22m.

At 10.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on West Dodge Road for about 4.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.3 mi from Boys Town, NE · 9m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Carter Lake, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ralston, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Boys Town, 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

$1.67 one way

$3.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$1.84	$3.67
premium	$4.89	$2.06	$4.12
diesel	$5.61	$2.36	$4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.12	$0.51
Efficient EV	2.7	$0.94	$0.43
EV Truck/SUV	4.3	$1.50	$0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Boys Town, NE

Afternoon in Boys Town on Wednesday

Local time

4:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Omaha, NE

Afternoon in Omaha on Wednesday

Local time

4:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 8 mph 8% chance 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

18 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

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE covers 10.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Dodge Road, Dodge Street, Douglas Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Boys Town, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Flanagan Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (Flanagan Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Flanagan Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Boys Town, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,055 ft to 1,233 ft elevation with about 250 ft of total climbing.

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