The drive from Omaha, NE to Burwell, NE covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 91, State Highway 91, US 275 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on Highway 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.5 miles from Omaha, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 195 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 54m highway drive covering 195 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 91 and State Highway 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on Highway 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 62 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 91 and State Highway 91. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 14 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 (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 14 key points
These 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
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|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.
6
101 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|N-91
Take the exit onto N-91 toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 91
62 mi
1h 12m
State Highway 91
30 mi
34m
US 275
19.7 mi
21m
Road W
17.9 mi
20m
Highway 275
14.3 mi
15m
West Dodge Road
13.8 mi
17m
Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi
12m
Highway 77
7.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Highway 91
— 62 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Burwell, 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
14 mi·17 min·West Dodge Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 275
20 mi·21 min·US 275
8
Take the exit onto US 77; US 275
0.2 mi·35 sec·US 77; US 275
9
Keep slight left at fork
469 ft·14 sec
10
Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi·8 min·Highway 77
11
Continue on US 275; N-91
14 mi·15 min·Highway 275
12
Turn left onto N-91
431 ft·11 sec·State Highway 91
13
Continue on N-91
3.7 mi·4 min·Highway 91
14
Continue on N-91
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Street
15
Continue on N-91
6.0 mi·7 min·Highway 91
16
Continue on N-91
18 mi·20 min·Road W
17
Continue on N-91
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 91
18
Take the exit onto N-91
0.3 mi·28 sec·N-91
Toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
19
Turn right onto N-91
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 91
20
Continue on N-91
0.7 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
21
Continue on N-91
6.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 91
22
Continue on N-91
8.8 mi·10 min·Highway 91
23
Turn right onto N-14; N-91
0.9 mi·1 min·West State Street
24
Continue on N-91
18 mi·21 min·Highway 91
25
Continue on N-91
0.5 mi·53 sec·East Orchard Street
26
Continue on N-91
9.0 mi·10 min·Highway 91
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 281; N-91
6.0 mi·7 min·Highway 281
28
Turn left onto N-70; N-91
11 mi·12 min·Highway 70 - 91
29
Continue on N-70; N-91
2.5 mi·2 min·Highway 70/91
30
Continue on N-91
16 mi·18 min·Highway 91
31
Continue on N-11; N-91
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway 11
32
Continue on N-11; N-91
0.1 mi·16 sec·North 1st Avenue
33
Turn right onto G Street
0.4 mi·1 min·G Street
34
Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
155 ft·6 sec·South 7th Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
South 7th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.5 miles from Omaha, NE, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 43 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burwell, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE
This is one driving day of about 195 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Omaha, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 91 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Omaha, NE
· 1h 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.49 one way
$60.97 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.47
$66.94
premium
$4.89
$37.53
$75.05
diesel
$5.61
$43.05
$86.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
44 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Omaha, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Omaha, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Elkhorn, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Elkhorn, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Omaha, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Omaha, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Omaha, Nebraska
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 32
Other: 5
Tesla Destination: 3
Blink: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.5
0
$20.47
$9.36
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.06
$7.80
EV Truck/SUV
78
0
$27.30
$12.48
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Omaha, NE
Evening
in Omaha on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burwell, NE
Evening
in Burwell on Friday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
26 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
3h 54m 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 Burwell, NE covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 91, State Highway 91, US 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 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 $30.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Omaha, NE to Burwell, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
