Origin
Nebraska City, NE
Afternoon in Nebraska City on Friday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska City, NE to La Vista, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.6 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska City, NE
Tom Fisk
La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nebraska City, NE to La Vista, NE covers 42.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 58th Road, South 72nd Street, Platteview Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on North 58th Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 42.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 58th Road is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 75 Business / North 11th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nebraska City, NE to La Vista, NE is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 Business / North 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 75 / North 58th Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (South 72nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 75 Business / North 11th Street
Turn left onto US 75 Business / North 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 75 / North 58th Road
Turn right onto US 75 / North 58th Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
South 72nd Street
Turn right onto South 72nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
James Avenue
Turn left onto James Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Lillian Avenue
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 58th Road | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| South 72nd Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Platteview Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| G Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hidden Valley Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 11th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lillian Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North 58th Road
— 26.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on Central Avenue
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 75 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 11th Street
3
Continue on US 75 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Drive
4
Continue on US 75 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
G Road
5
Turn right onto US 75
27 mi
·
30 min
·
North 58th Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 34
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hidden Valley Drive
7
Continue on Platteview Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Platteview Road
8
Turn right onto South 72nd Street
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South 72nd Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto James Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
James Avenue
10
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lillian Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Nebraska City, NE · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Nebraska City, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Vista, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into La Vista, 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
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
La Vista, NE
Afternoon in La Vista on Friday
Local time
4:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Bellevue, NE
21 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m 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 Nebraska City, NE to La Vista, NE covers 42.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 58th Road, South 72nd Street, Platteview Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Nebraska City, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 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.
The drive from Nebraska City, NE to La Vista, NE is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 Business / North 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 75 / North 58th Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (South 72nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nebraska City, NE to La Vista, 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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