Origin
Papillion, NE
Evening in Papillion on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Papillion, NE to Syracuse, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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 Syracuse, NE covers 41.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 50, State Highway 50, North 30th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Highway 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 41.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 50 and State Highway 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 miles on Highway 50.
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 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 50 and State Highway 50. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 5 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 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NE 50
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NE 50
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NE 50 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NE 50 South
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 50 | 16 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 50 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| North 30th Road | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Highway 370 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 50
— 16 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion, NE and Syracuse, 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
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NE 50
5
Keep slight left at fork
275 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NE 50 South
6
Turn left onto N-50
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 50
7
Continue on N-50
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 50
8
Continue on N-50
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North 30th Road
9
Continue on N-50
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Park Street
10
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
11
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Papillion, NE · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Papillion, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Syracuse, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Syracuse, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Syracuse, NE
Evening in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Louisville, NE
21 mi in
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
53m 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 Syracuse, NE covers 41.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 50, State Highway 50, North 30th Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 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 $6.43 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 53m drive. You will face about 5 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 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Papillion, NE to Syracuse, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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