Origin
Louisville, NE
Night in Louisville on Friday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, NE to Avoca, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, NE
Arian Fernandez
Avoca, NE
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Trip Overview
Louisville, NE to Avoca, NE is 17.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Highway 50 and O Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's ideal if you're looking for a simple transit between two points in Nebraska. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it an easy option for a quick errand or connecting to another journey. Consider this a practical connection rather than a destination drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing main roads like Highway 50 and O Street. You'll experience a 12.8-mile stretch on Highway 50 as the longest uninterrupted segment, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a fairly direct and efficient journey, likely characterized by open roads and minimal traffic delays. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination swiftly and smoothly, with little deviation from the main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 50 and O Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-66 / West 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-66 / West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (US 34 / O Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (S-13C / South 132nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-66 / West 5th Street
Turn right onto N-66 / West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 34 / O Street
Turn left onto US 34 / O Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
S-13C / South 132nd Street
Turn right onto S-13C / South 132nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Polar Street
Turn right onto Polar Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 50 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| O Street | 3 mi | 3m |
| South 132nd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tefft Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Polar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 50
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, NE and Avoca, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto N-66
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 5th Street
3
Turn left onto N-50; N-66
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 50
4
Turn left onto US 34
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
O Street
5
Turn right onto S-13C
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 132nd Street
6
Continue on Tefft Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Tefft Street
7
Turn left onto State Street
326 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Street
8
Turn right onto Polar Street
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Polar Street
9
Arrive at destination
Polar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Avoca, NE
Night in Avoca on Friday
Local time
9:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
23 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
21m 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 Louisville, NE to Avoca, NE covers 17.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 50, O Street, South 132nd 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 8.7 miles from Louisville, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-66 / West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (US 34 / O Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (S-13C / South 132nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Louisville, NE to Avoca, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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