Trip from Hooper, NE to Papillion, NE

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

52.9 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 3m

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

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Hooper, NE

Quang Nguyen Vinh

city in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Papillion, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hooper, NE to Papillion, NE covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 30, L-28B, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 52.9 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 30 and L-28B. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on Highway 30.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 30 and L-28B. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

11.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30

Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30

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

Use the straight lane.

42.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 680, I 80

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 680, I 80

43.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 680 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 680 South

47.9 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward La Vista, Ralston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston

48.2 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward La Vista, Ralston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hooper, NE and Papillion, NE, road signs point toward La Vista and Ralston.

La Vista

47.9 mi in | ~56m

Ralston

47.9 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 30	20 mi	21m
L-28B	11.1 mi	13m
US 77	8.5 mi	9m
South 84th Street	3.1 mi	5m
Old Highway 275	2 mi	2m
I 680	2 mi	2m
North Washington Street	1.5 mi	3m
I 80	1.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Highway 30 — 20 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, NE and Papillion, NE.

Start on North Main Street

254 ft · 11 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Howard Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Howard Street

Continue on Old Highway 275

2.0 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 275

Turn right onto US 77

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Highway 77

Take the ramp onto US 77

8.5 mi · 9 min · US 77

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275

20 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

Use the straight lane.

Continue on L-28B

11 mi · 13 min · L-28B

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 680, I 80

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 680 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 680

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 680

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 East: Downtown

Merge onto I 80

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

425 ft · 7 sec

Exit 448 Toward La Vista, Ralston Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto South 84th Street

3.1 mi · 5 min · South 84th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on N-85

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

197 ft · 8 sec · East Lincoln Street

Arrive at destination

East Lincoln Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.5 mi from Hooper, NE · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley, NE

26 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

Fremont, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Hooper, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Papillion, NE

The final approach into Papillion, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.27 one way

$16.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$9.08	$18.16
premium	$4.89	$10.18	$20.36
diesel	$5.61	$11.68	$23.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.9	$5.55	$2.54
Efficient EV	13.2	$4.63	$2.12
EV Truck/SUV	21.2	$7.41	$3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hooper, NE

Afternoon in Hooper on Thursday

Local time

3:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Papillion, NE

Afternoon in Papillion on Thursday

Local time

3:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Valley, NE

26 mi in

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

24 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 6m 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 Hooper, NE to Papillion, NE covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 30, L-28B, US 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Hooper, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.27 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.