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Trip from La Vista, NE to Auburn, NE

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

67.4 mi

109 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

city ​​in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

La Vista, NE

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Downtown Auburn, NE, NE

Auburn, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Vista, NE to Auburn, NE covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 29, South 64th Road, Highway 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 67.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and South 64th Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.6 miles on I 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and South 64th Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near James Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 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 0.3 miles (James Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 72nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | James Avenue

Turn right onto James Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South 72nd Street

At end of road, turn right onto South 72nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
43.6 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City

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

Toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City
5
48.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from La Vista, NE to Auburn, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Nebr City along the way.

Nebr City

43.6 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 24.6 mi 26m
South 64th Road 9 mi 10m
Highway 75 8.9 mi 10m
Kennedy Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
Cornhusker Road 4.4 mi 7m
US Highway 34 3.8 mi 4m
State Highway 2 3.1 mi 4m
Highway 34 2.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 24.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lillian Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lillian Avenue
2

Turn right onto James Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · James Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto South 72nd Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · South 72nd Street
4

Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

4.4 mi · 7 min · Cornhusker Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 75 South
6

Merge onto US 75

4.8 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
8

Turn left onto US 34

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Hidden Valley Drive
9

Continue on US 34

2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
10

Continue on US 34

3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 29

25 mi · 26 min · I 29
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City
14

Turn right onto IA 2

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 2
15

Continue on N-2

1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
17

Keep slight left at fork

459 ft · 14 sec
18

Continue on US 75

9.0 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road
19

Continue on US 75

8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
20

Continue on US 75

0.5 mi · 1 min · J Street
21

Turn right onto US 136

22 ft · 0 sec · Central Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

US 136

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from La Vista, NE · 43m into the drive

city in Mills County, Iowa, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glenwood, IA

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

Bellevue, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murray, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from La Vista, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Auburn, NE

The final approach into Auburn, 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

$10.54 one way

$21.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.57 $23.14
premium $4.89 $12.97 $25.94
diesel $5.61 $14.88 $29.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.44 $4.31

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

La Vista, NE

Afternoon in La Vista on Thursday

Local time

4:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SSW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:33PM CDT until April 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 12:55PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Destination

Auburn, NE

Afternoon in Auburn on Thursday

Local time

4:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SSW 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:33PM CDT until April 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 12:55PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

76°F

Glenwood, IA

34 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

1 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 24m 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 La Vista, NE to Auburn, NE covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, South 64th Road, Highway 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from La Vista, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (James Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 72nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from La Vista, NE to Auburn, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Nebr City along the way.

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