Origin
Chadron, NE
Evening in Chadron on Sunday
Local time
6:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chadron, NE to La Vista, NE
Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
437.4 mi
704 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 10m
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6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 28m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 29m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chadron, NE to La Vista, NE covers 437.4 miles and takes about 7h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 3rd Street, South 1st Street, Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.44 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
218.7 miles from Chadron, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 20m drive with frequent turns across 437.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 3rd 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 7h 20m, 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 Chadron, NE to La Vista, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Hyde Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Douglas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 275 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadron, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
19 mi
·
23 min
·
East 3rd Street
3
Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
4
Continue on US Highway 20
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 20
5
Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2nd Street
6
Continue on US Highway 20
160 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 20
7
Continue on Highway 20
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 20
8
Continue on West 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
9
Continue on North Hyde Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hyde Street
10
Continue on Highway 20
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 20
11
Continue on West Douglas Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Douglas Street
12
Continue on Highway 20/275
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 20/275
13
Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 275
14
Continue on Front Street
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
15
Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 275
16
Continue on Miles Street
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miles Street
17
Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 275
18
Continue on West 11th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 11th Street
19
Continue on L Street
13 mi
·
15 min
·
L Street
20
Continue on Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
21
Continue on Highway 275
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 275
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
194 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 275
23
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 275
24
Continue on West Omaha Avenue
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Omaha Avenue
25
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 275
26
Continue on Avenue E West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue E West
27
Continue on E Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
E Avenue East
28
Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 275
29
Continue on Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
30
Continue on Highway 275
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 275
31
Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lincoln Street
32
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 275
33
Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
34
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
35
Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
36
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 680, I 80
38
Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 680 South
39
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Downtown
41
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
42
Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
La Vista, Ralston
43
Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
La Vista, Ralston
44
Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South 84th Street
45
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
46
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
47
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 218.7 miles from Chadron, NE, or about 3h 40m 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 96 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.7 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Vista, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chadron, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chadron, NE
This is one driving day of about 437.4 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Chadron, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 218.7 mi from Chadron, NE · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
219 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 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 218.7 miles from Chadron, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Vista, NE
The final approach into La Vista, 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 La Vista, 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
$66.44 one way
$132.87 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
153 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $73.24 | $146.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $82.57 | $165.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $97.18 | $194.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.2 | 1 | $45.93 | $21.00 |
| Efficient EV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.27 | $17.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175 | 2 | $61.24 | $27.99 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% 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
La Vista, NE
Evening in La Vista on Sunday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
25 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
7h 20m 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 Chadron, NE to La Vista, NE covers 437.4 miles and takes about 7h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 3rd Street, South 1st Street, Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 218.7 miles from Chadron, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.44 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 20m, 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 Chadron, NE to La Vista, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chadron, NE to La Vista, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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