Trip from La Vista, NE to Arlington, NE

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

35.9 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 43m ★

6 AM

0h 47m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 49m

3 PM

0h 50m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

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

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La Vista, NE

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Arlington, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from La Vista, NE to Arlington, NE covers 35.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 30, State Highway 133, I 680 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 35.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 30 and State Highway 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on US 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 30 and State Highway 133. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Park View Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard

Navigation decision point

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | N-85 / South 84th Street

Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 680 North

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 446 Toward I 680 North

12.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

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

Exit 6 Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

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 Arlington, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Blair along the way.

Blair

12.4 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 30	8.6 mi	9m
State Highway 133	7.8 mi	8m
I 680	6.3 mi	7m
Highway 133	3.6 mi	4m
County Road P30	2.7 mi	3m
South 84th Street	2.5 mi	4m
I 80	1.7 mi	1m
Park View Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US Highway 30 — 8.6 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Lillian Avenue

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Lillian Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

Turn right onto N-85

2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 80 West

Merge onto I 80

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 446 Toward I 680 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 680

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 680

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 6 Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

Turn straight onto N-133

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Blair High Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on N-133

0.4 mi · 40 sec · State Highway 133

Use the straight lane.

Continue on N-133

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

Use the straight lane.

Continue on N-133

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

Use the straight lane.

Continue on N-133

1.4 mi · 1 min · Highway 133

Continue on N-133

6.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 133

Turn left onto County Road P30

2.7 mi · 3 min · County Road P30

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

8.6 mi · 9 min · US Highway 30

Continue on US 30

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Elkhorn Drive

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

441 ft · 24 sec · North 3rd Street

Turn left onto West Eagle Street

42 ft · 1 sec · West Eagle Street

Arrive at destination

West Eagle Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from La Vista, NE · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ralston, NE

18 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

Valley, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blair, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from La Vista, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arlington, NE

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arlington, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.61 one way

$11.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.16	$12.32
premium	$4.89	$6.91	$13.82
diesel	$5.61	$7.93	$15.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.8	$3.77	$1.72
Efficient EV	9	$3.14	$1.44
EV Truck/SUV	14.4	$5.03	$2.30

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 14, 2026

Origin

La Vista, NE

Morning in La Vista on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

WSW 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 2:51PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 2:24PM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Destination

Arlington, NE

Morning in Arlington on Thursday

Local time

11:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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

46m 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 Arlington, NE covers 35.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 30, State Highway 133, I 680. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.61 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

On the drive from La Vista, NE to Arlington, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Blair along the way.

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