Origin
Omaha, NE
Afternoon in Omaha on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Omaha, NE
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Arlington, NE
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE covers 34 miles and takes about 47m 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, Bennington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE covers 34 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 19th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 18th Street
Turn right onto South 18th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Howard Street
Turn right onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 19th Street
Turn right onto South 19th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6R / Dodge Street
Turn left onto US 6R / Dodge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 75 North
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 Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Blair along the way.
Blair
14.2 mi in
|
~24m
|
via N-133
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 30 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 133 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Bennington Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| McKinley Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| County Road P30 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North 30th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Highway 133 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 30
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Arlington, NE.
1
Start on Harney Street
176 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harney Street
2
Turn right onto South 18th Street
368 ft
·
20 sec
·
South 18th Street
3
Turn right onto Howard Street
314 ft
·
17 sec
·
Howard Street
4
Turn right onto South 19th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 19th Street
5
Turn left onto US 6R
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodge Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
499 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 75 North, I 480 East
7
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 75 North
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Highway 75
10
Continue on US 75
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North 30th Street
11
Continue on US 75
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 30th Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 75
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinley Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on N-36
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bennington Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto N-133
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Highway 133
Toward Blair
15
Continue on N-133
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 133
16
Continue on N-133
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 133
17
Turn left onto County Road P30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road P30
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 30
19
Continue on US 30
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Elkhorn Drive
20
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
441 ft
·
24 sec
·
North 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto West Eagle Street
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Eagle Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Eagle Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Omaha, NE · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Omaha, 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
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Arlington, NE
Afternoon in Arlington on Friday
Local time
2:06 PM
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
21 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
47m 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 Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE covers 34 miles and takes about 47m 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, Bennington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Omaha, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 19th Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Omaha, NE to Arlington, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Blair along the way.
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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