Origin
Papillion, NE
Afternoon in Papillion on Friday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Papillion, NE to Ashland, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Papillion, NE
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Ashland, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Papillion, NE to Ashland, NE covers 21.2 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 6, Highway 370, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Highway 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 6 and Highway 370. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 miles on Highway 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 6 and Highway 370. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-85 / South Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 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 (N-85 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (N-370 / Highway 370): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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N-85 / South Washington Street
Turn left onto N-85 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
N-370 / Highway 370
Turn right onto N-370 / Highway 370
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 80 West: Lincoln
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
N-31; I 80 Alt / South Highway 31
Turn right onto N-31; I 80 Alt / South Highway 31
Navigation decision point
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 Papillion, NE to Ashland, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
13.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 6 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Highway 370 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| I 80 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| South Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Silver Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lincoln Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 14th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 6
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion, NE and Ashland, NE.
1
Start on East Lincoln Street
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
2
Turn left onto N-85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Turn right onto N-370
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
7
Turn right onto N-31; I 80 Alt
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Highway 31
8
Turn left onto US 6; I 80 Alt
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 6
9
Turn right onto Silver Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
10
Turn right onto N-66
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 14th Street
11
Arrive at destination
N-66
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ashland, NE
Afternoon in Ashland on Friday
Local time
2:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
24 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
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 Papillion, NE to Ashland, NE covers 21.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 6, Highway 370, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Papillion, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.31 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 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-85 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (N-370 / Highway 370): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Papillion, NE to Ashland, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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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