Origin
La Vista, NE
Morning in La Vista on Wednesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vista, NE to Kimball, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
427.5 mi
688 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 8m
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6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 13m
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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Kimball, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from La Vista, NE to Kimball, NE covers 427.5 miles and takes about 7h 19m 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 $66.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
213.7 miles from La Vista, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 19m drive with frequent turns across 427.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Vista, NE to Kimball, 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 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Link 53E | 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 Kimball, 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
339 mi
·
5 hr 43 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
81 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
9
Take the exit slight right toward NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
10
Turn right onto South Highway 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 71
11
Turn left onto Link 53E
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Link 53E
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Link 53E
13 ft
·
Link 53E
13
Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Link 53E
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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East 3rd Street
15
Turn right onto South Chesnut Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
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South Chesnut Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 213.7 miles from La Vista, NE, or about 3h 39m 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 94 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 213.7 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimball, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from La Vista, NE
This is one driving day of about 427.5 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from La Vista, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 213.7 mi from La Vista, NE · 3h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 213.7 miles from La Vista, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kimball, NE
The final approach into Kimball, 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 Kimball, 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
$66.83 one way
$133.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $73.38 | $146.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $82.27 | $164.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.39 | $188.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.3 | 1 | $44.89 | $20.52 |
| Efficient EV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.41 | $17.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171 | 2 | $59.85 | $27.36 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Kimball, NE
Morning in Kimball on Wednesday
Local time
6:20 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Kimball, NE covers 427.5 miles and takes about 7h 19m 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 213.7 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 $66.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from La Vista, NE to Kimball, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from La Vista, NE to Kimball, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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