Origin
La Vista, NE
Evening in La Vista on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vista, NE to Cozad, NE
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
226.6 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Vista, NE
Chait Goli
Cozad, NE
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from La Vista, NE to Cozad, NE covers 226.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park View Boulevard, South 84th Street, Harrison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.42 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.3 miles from La Vista, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 226.6 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.
Park View Boulevard 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Vista, NE to Cozad, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 84th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Giles Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NE 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NE 21 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Meridian Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Park View Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and Cozad, NE.
1
Start on Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
3
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 84th Street
4
Turn left onto Harrison Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Harrison Street
5
Turn left onto Giles Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Giles Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 80 West
7
Merge slight left
220 mi
·
3 hr 44 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NE 21: Cozad
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
NE 21: Cozad
9
Keep slight right to continue on NE 21 North: Cozad
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
NE 21 North: Cozad
10
Turn straight onto South Meridian Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meridian Avenue
11
Continue on State Highway 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Highway 21
12
Continue on E Street
433 ft
·
22 sec
·
E Street
13
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 8th Street
14
Turn right onto H Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
H Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.3 miles from La Vista, NE, or about 1h 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cozad, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving La Vista, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 La Vista, NE
This is one driving day of about 226.6 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from La Vista, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.3 mi from La Vista, NE · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.3 miles from La Vista, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cozad, NE
The final approach into Cozad, 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 Cozad, 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
$34.42 one way
$68.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.94 | $75.88 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.34 | $100.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.88 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.72 | $14.50 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Cozad, NE
Evening in Cozad on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Aurora, NE
113 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
5 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
3h 58m 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 La Vista, NE to Cozad, NE covers 226.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park View Boulevard, South 84th Street, Harrison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.3 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 $34.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Vista, NE to Cozad, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from La Vista, NE to Cozad, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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