Origin
Papillion, NE
Late night in Papillion on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Papillion, NE to Arlington, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Arlington, NE
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Papillion, NE to Arlington, NE covers 37.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Washington Street, South 84th Street, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Washington 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 Papillion, NE to Arlington, NE is easy. At 49m 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 Papillion, NE to Arlington, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Washington Street | — | — |
| South 84th Street | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| I 680 North | — | — |
| NE 133 | — | — |
| Blair High Road | — | — |
| Highway 133 | — | — |
| County Road P30 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion, NE and Arlington, NE.
1
Start on East Lincoln Street
197 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
2
Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Washington Street
3
Continue on South 84th Street
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South 84th Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 80 West
5
Merge slight right
1.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 680 North
7
Merge slight right
6.3 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NE 133: Irvington, Blair
9
Turn straight onto Blair High Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blair High Road
10
Continue on State Highway 133
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 133
11
Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
12
Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 133
13
Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 133
14
Continue on State Highway 133
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 133
15
Turn left onto County Road P30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road P30
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 30
17
Continue on West Elkhorn Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Elkhorn Drive
18
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
443 ft
·
25 sec
·
North 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto West Eagle Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Eagle Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Papillion, NE · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Papillion, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arlington, 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
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Arlington, NE
Late night in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
22 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
49m 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 Arlington, NE covers 37.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Washington Street, South 84th Street, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $5.86 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 Papillion, NE to Arlington, NE is easy. At 49m 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 Papillion, NE to Arlington, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Papillion, NE to Arlington, 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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