Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The drive from La Vista, NE to David City, NE covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road K, County Road M, 32 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on County Road K. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 64.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 275; N-92 / L Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 275; N-92 / L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto N-92 / County Road K
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road K | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| County Road M | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| 32 Road | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| West Center Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| L Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Highway 77 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| MN Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Industrial Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and David City, NE.
Start on Lillian Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
Turn right onto N-85
Turn left onto US 275; N-92
Continue on US 275; N-92
Continue on US 275; N-92
Continue on N-92
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
Continue on US 77; N-92
Turn right onto N-92
Continue on N-92
Turn right onto N-15
Continue on N-15
Turn right onto East D Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from La Vista, NE · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from La Vista, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into David City, 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.
Regular Gas
$10.12 one way
$20.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in La Vista on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in David City on Friday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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