Origin
Omaha, NE
Afternoon in Omaha on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE covers 18.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 18th Street, Howard Street, South 19th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 18th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 18th Street | — | — |
| Howard Street | — | — |
| South 19th Street | — | — |
| Dodge Street | — | — |
| US 75 North | — | — |
| North Freeway | — | — |
| Highway 75 | — | — |
| North 30th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 18th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Bennington, NE.
1
Start on Harney Street
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harney Street
2
Turn right onto South 18th Street
367 ft
·
20 sec
·
South 18th Street
3
Turn right onto Howard Street
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Howard Street
4
Turn right onto South 19th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 19th Street
5
Turn left onto Dodge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dodge Street
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, I 480 East
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 75 North, I 480 East
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North
518 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 75 North
8
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Freeway
9
Continue on Highway 75
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Highway 75
10
Continue on North 30th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North 30th Street
11
Continue on North 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 30th Avenue
12
Turn left onto McKinley Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
McKinley Street
13
Continue on Bennington Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
14
Turn straight onto Highway 36
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 36
15
Turn left onto North 156th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 156th Street
16
Turn left onto 1st Street
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
17
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bennington, NE
Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Bennington, NE covers 18.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 18th Street, Howard Street, South 19th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 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 $2.86 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.
The drive from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Omaha, NE to Bennington, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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