Origin
La Vista, NE
Afternoon in La Vista on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Vista, NE to Bennington, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from La Vista, NE to Bennington, NE covers 20.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 680, Highway 36, South 84th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on I 680. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 20.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 680 and Highway 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on I 680.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 680 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 680 and Highway 36. 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 11 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park View Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
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.
7
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
6
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
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
N-36 / Bennington Road
Turn left onto N-36 / Bennington Road toward Bennington, Fremont
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Bennington, Fremont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between La Vista, NE and Bennington, NE, road signs point toward Blair and Fremont.
Blair
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
Fremont
16.1 mi in
|
~23m
|
via N-36
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 680 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 36 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South 84th Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 133 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 133 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Park View Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 156th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 680
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and Bennington, NE.
1
Start on Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
3
Turn right onto N-85
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 West
5
Merge onto I 80
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 680
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6
Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
9
Turn straight onto N-133
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blair High Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on N-133
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on N-133
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on N-133
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 133
13
Turn left onto N-36
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bennington Road
Toward Bennington, Fremont
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto N-36
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 36
15
Turn left onto North 156th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 156th Street
16
Turn left onto 1st Street
187 ft
·
10 sec
·
1st Street
17
Turn left
42 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Bennington, NE
Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
12:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
24 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
29m 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 Bennington, NE covers 20.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 680, Highway 36, South 84th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 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 $3.16 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 11 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between La Vista, NE and Bennington, NE, road signs point toward Blair and Fremont.
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