Origin
Papillion, NE
Morning in Papillion on Friday
Local time
9:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Papillion, NE to Bennington, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Papillion, NE to Bennington, NE covers 21.7 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 680, South 84th Street, Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on I 680. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 21.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 680 and South 84th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on I 680.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 680 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 680 and South 84th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 680 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 680
Merge onto I 680
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
N-36 / Bennington Road
Turn left onto N-36 / Bennington Road toward Bennington, Fremont
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Bennington, Fremont
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Papillion, NE and Bennington, NE, road signs point toward Blair and Fremont.
Blair
14 mi in
|
~20m
Fremont
17.6 mi in
|
~25m
|
via N-36
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 680 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| South 84th Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway 36 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Highway 133 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 133 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 156th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 680
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion, NE and Bennington, NE.
1
Start on East Lincoln Street
197 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
2
Turn right onto N-85
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Continue on N-85
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 West
5
Merge onto I 80
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 680
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6
Toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
9
Turn straight onto N-133
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blair High Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on N-133
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on N-133
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on N-133
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 133
13
Turn left onto N-36
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bennington Road
Toward Bennington, Fremont
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto N-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
·
10 sec
·
1st Street
17
Turn left
42 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Bennington on Friday
Local time
9:00 AM
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
1 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
31m 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 Bennington, NE covers 21.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 680, South 84th Street, Highway 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.39 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Papillion, NE and Bennington, NE, road signs point toward Blair and Fremont.
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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