Origin
Omaha, NE
Afternoon in Omaha on Friday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Omaha, NE to Burwell, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
195 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
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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Burwell, NE
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Trip Overview
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 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 $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 57m into the drive .
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.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 195 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 Burwell, NE is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Burwell, 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 | — | — |
| West Dodge Road | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| Highway 275 | — | — |
| Highway 91 | — | — |
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 Burwell, 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
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Dodge Street
6
Continue on West Dodge Road
14 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dodge Road
7
Continue straight
20 mi
·
21 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
9
Keep slight left
469 ft
·
15 sec
10
Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
11
Continue on Highway 275
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 275
12
Turn left onto State Highway 91
430 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 91
13
Continue on Highway 91
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 91
14
Continue on 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
15
Continue on Highway 91
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 91
16
Continue on Road W
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Road W
17
Continue on State Highway 91
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 91
18
Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 81 South, NE 91 West
19
Turn right onto State Highway 91
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 91
20
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
21
Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 91
22
Continue on Highway 91
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 91
23
Turn right onto West State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
24
Continue on Highway 91
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 91
25
Continue on East Orchard Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Orchard Street
26
Continue on Highway 91
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 91
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 281
28
Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 70 - 91
29
Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 70/91
30
Continue on Highway 91
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 91
31
Continue on Highway 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 11
32
Continue on North 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
33
Turn right onto G Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
34
Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 7th Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
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 57m into the drive.
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burwell, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Omaha, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Omaha, NE · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Omaha, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burwell, NE
The final approach into Burwell, 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 Burwell, 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
$30.49 one way
$60.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 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.
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.
Destination
Burwell, NE
Afternoon in Burwell on Friday
Local time
1:58 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 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 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.
The drive from Omaha, NE to Burwell, NE is easy. At 3h 54m 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 Burwell, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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