Origin
Omaha, NE
Late night in Omaha on Wednesday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Omaha, NE to Milford, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 77.1-mile drive from Omaha to Milford, Nebraska, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The majority of your journey, 93%, will be on the interstate, with a significant 70-mile stretch on I 80. You can expect a fuel cost of around $12 for this particular route. Passing through the heart of the Great Plains, this highway-focused trip offers a direct and efficient way to travel between these two Nebraska communities. With no designated stops, the flexibility of this shorter drive means you can depart whenever it suits your schedule.
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
38.6 miles from Omaha, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 77.1-mile route. With 93% of the drive on high-speed roads like I 80 and Gerald R Ford Expressway, this is a trip built for covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 70 miles on I 80, allowing for a consistent pace. While largely interstate, the route incorporates segments of local roads like 238th Road, offering a brief change of pace before merging back onto faster thoroughfares. The overall character is one of direct travel across the open landscape of the Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 70 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and 238th Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 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 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
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~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
76.8 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
77.1 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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North A Street
Turn right onto North A Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 70 mi | 1h 16m |
| 238th Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Mary's Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North State Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 18th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 29th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 70 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Milford, 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
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South 18th Street
3
Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Saint Mary's Avenue
4
Turn left onto South 29th Street
450 ft
·
10 sec
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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
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Gerald R Ford Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
70 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 6: Milford
10
Turn left onto L-80H; I 80 Alt
3.2 mi
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3 min
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238th Road
11
Continue on US 6
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North State Highway
12
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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1st Street
13
Turn right onto North A Street
89 ft
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3 sec
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North A Street
14
Arrive at destination
North A Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 28-minute duration, this drive from Omaha to Milford is best tackled as a single-day excursion, allowing for maximum flexibility. You might consider departing Omaha mid-morning to avoid rush hour and arrive in Milford with plenty of daylight. With no planned stops, plan your fuel before you leave Omaha, as the $12 estimated fuel cost suggests minimal opportunities for refueling once you're on the road. Keep an eye out for the transition points between I 80 and local roads like 238th Road to ensure you stay on track for Milford.
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 38.6 miles from Omaha, NE, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70 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 77.1 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, 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 77.1 miles and 1h 28m.
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 I 80 for about 70 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Omaha, NE · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Omaha, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70 miles.
Arriving in Milford, NE
The final approach into Milford, 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 Milford, 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
$12.05 one way
$24.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.23 | $26.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Milford, NE
Late night in Milford on Wednesday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
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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
3 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
1h 28m 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 Milford, NE covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, 238th Road, Gerald R Ford Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.6 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 $12.05 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 is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 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 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.
The route from Omaha, NE to Milford, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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