Origin
Omaha, NE
Evening in Omaha on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omaha, NE to Boys Town, NE
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Boys Town, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Omaha, NE to Boys Town, NE covers 11 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dodge Street, West Dodge Road, Flanagan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on Dodge Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.5 miles from Omaha, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dodge Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (US 6R / Dodge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
South 18th Street
Turn right onto South 18th 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.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Boys Town
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Boys Town
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Flanagan Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Dowd Drive
Enter roundabout onto Dowd Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Street | 5 mi | 11m |
| West Dodge Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Flanagan Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 19th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Sheehan Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 137th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 18th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dodge Street
— 5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Boys Town, 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
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Dodge Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 6
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Dodge Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Boys Town
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North 137th Street
510 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 137th Street
9
Continue on Sheehan Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sheehan Drive
10
Continue on Flanagan Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Flanagan Boulevard
11
Enter roundabout onto Flanagan Boulevard
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Flanagan Boulevard
12
Continue on Flanagan Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Flanagan Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto Dowd Drive
25 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dowd Drive
14
Continue on Dowd Drive
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dowd Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Dowd Drive
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 5.5 miles from Omaha, NE, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5 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 11 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boys Town, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Omaha, NE.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Omaha, NE
This is one driving day of about 11 miles and 23m.
At 11 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Dodge Street for about 5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Omaha, NE · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Omaha, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boys Town, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Boys Town, 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
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Boys Town, NE
Evening in Boys Town on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 5 mph
7% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Boys Town, NE covers 11 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dodge Street, West Dodge Road, Flanagan Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (US 6R / Dodge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Omaha, NE to Boys Town, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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