Origin
Omaha, NE
Late night in Omaha on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omaha, NE to La Vista, NE
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Omaha, NE to La Vista, NE covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 72nd Street, I 80, Gerald R Ford Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on South 72nd Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.7 miles from Omaha, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Omaha, NE to La Vista, NE covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 72nd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 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 11 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
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 18th Street
Turn right onto South 18th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 South, US 75 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 South, US 75 South
5
3.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward 72nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 449
Toward 72nd Street
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 72nd Street south
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 449
Toward 72nd Street south
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 La Vista, NE, road signs begin pointing toward 72Nd Street South along the way.
72Nd Street South
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 72nd Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| I 80 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Mary's Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lillian Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| James Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 18th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 29th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South 72nd Street
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on Harney Street
176 ft
·
10 sec
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Harney Street
2
Turn right onto South 18th Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 18th Street
3
Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Mary's Avenue
4
Turn left onto South 29th Street
450 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 29th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 480 South, US 75 South
6
Merge onto I 480; US 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
7
Take the exit onto I 480
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 449
Toward 72nd Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
314 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 449
Toward 72nd Street south
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto South 72nd Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 72nd Street
12
Turn right onto James Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
James Avenue
13
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lillian Avenue
14
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 4.7 miles from Omaha, NE, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 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 9.5 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.7 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
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 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 9.5 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Omaha, 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 South 72nd Street for about 2.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.7 mi from Omaha, NE · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Omaha, 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
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in La Vista on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 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
32 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
17m 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 La Vista, NE covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 72nd Street, I 80, Gerald R Ford Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.49 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 9.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Omaha, NE to La Vista, NE, road signs begin pointing toward 72Nd Street South along the way.
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