Origin
Macy, NE
Late night in Macy on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macy, NE to La Vista, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macy, NE
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macy, NE to La Vista, NE covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 75, State Highway 133, US Highway 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on Highway 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36 miles from Macy, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 72 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 75 and State Highway 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 miles on Highway 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 75 and State Highway 133. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 72 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.9 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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I 680
Merge onto I 680
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
66.2 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
8
68.5 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward La Vista, Ralston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
10
68.8 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward La Vista, Ralston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 75 | 29.3 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 133 | 11 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 75 | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 680 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 133 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South 84th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 80 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| North 13th Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 75
— 29.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macy, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on Skunk Hollow Drive
39 ft
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3 sec
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Skunk Hollow Drive
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto Yellow Smoke Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Yellow Smoke Road
4
Turn right onto US 75
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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Highway 75
5
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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4th Avenue
6
Continue on US 75
15 mi
·
19 min
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Highway 75
7
Continue on US 75
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 13th Street
8
Continue on US 75
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 75
9
Continue on US 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 75
10
Continue on US 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
11
Continue on US 75
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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US Highway 75
12
Continue on US 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Herman Boulevard
13
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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North 19th Street
14
Continue on US 30
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South 19th Street
15
Continue on US 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 30
16
Enter roundabout onto N-133
184 ft
·
4 sec
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State Highway 133
17
Continue on N-133
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 133
18
Continue on N-133
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 133
19
Continue on N-133
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on N-133
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on N-133
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 133
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 680 South
23
Merge onto I 680
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
25
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the left / right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Park View Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Lillian Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36 miles from Macy, NE, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 miles.
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 72 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Vista, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Macy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macy, NE
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Macy, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Highway 75 for about 29.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Macy, NE · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Macy, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Vista, NE
The final approach into La Vista, 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 La Vista, 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
$11.26 one way
$22.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
La Vista, NE
Late night in La Vista on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 35m 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 Macy, NE to La Vista, NE covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 75, State Highway 133, US Highway 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Macy, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.26 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 72 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.9 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Macy, NE to La Vista, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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