Trip from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

68.7 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 5m ★

6 AM

1h 10m

8 AM

1h 21m

10 AM

1h 14m

12 PM

1h 13m

3 PM

1h 15m

5 PM

1h 21m

8 PM

1h 7m

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

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La Vista, NE

Chait Goli

Trip Overview

The drive from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chestnut Street, South 68th Street, NE 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 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

34.3 miles from Hickman, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 68.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chestnut 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chestnut Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 68th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
NE 2	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 2	Unavailable	Refreshing
82nd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 82nd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 84th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North 84th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Chestnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickman, NE and La Vista, NE.

Start on East 2nd Street

46 ft · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Chestnut Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street

102 ft · 2 sec · Chestnut Street

Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Chestnut Street

Continue on South 68th Street

3.9 mi · 5 min · South 68th Street

Take the ramp straight toward NE 2

0.4 mi · 38 sec · NE 2

Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Nebraska Highway 2

Take the exit slight right toward 82nd Street, 84th Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · 82nd Street, 84th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

315 ft · 6 sec · South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

Exit the roundabout onto South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South 82nd Street;South 84th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 84th Street

174 ft · 4 sec · South 84th Street

Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South 84th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street

174 ft · 4 sec · South 84th Street

Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 84th Street

125 ft · 2 sec · South 84th Street

Exit the roundabout onto South 84th Street

6.0 mi · 10 min · South 84th Street

Continue on North 84th Street

4.3 mi · 7 min · North 84th Street

Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Cornhusker Highway

Continue on US Highway 6

2.0 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6

Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 80 east

Merge slight left

32 mi · 32 min

Take the exit slight right toward Giles Road, Harrison Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Giles Road, Harrison Street

Turn left onto Giles Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Giles Road

Turn right onto Harrison Street

3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street

Turn right onto South 84th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South 84th Street

Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

Arrive at your destination

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 34.3 miles from Hickman, NE, or about 35m 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 68.7 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Vista, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hickman, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hickman, NE

This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hickman, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Hickman, NE · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NE

34 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

Omaha, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Hickman, 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

$10.43 one way

$20.87 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$11.50	$23.01
premium	$4.80	$12.97	$25.94
diesel	$5.64	$15.26	$30.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.6	$7.21	$3.30
Efficient EV	17.2	$6.01	$2.75
EV Truck/SUV	27.5	$9.62	$4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hickman, NE

Evening in Hickman on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Vista, NE

Evening in La Vista on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Lincoln, NE

34 mi in

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

13 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

1h 10m 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 Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chestnut Street, South 68th Street, NE 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Hickman, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 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.

The drive from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hickman, NE to La Vista, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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