Origin
Papillion, NE
Afternoon in Papillion on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Papillion, NE to Dakota City, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
98.7 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
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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Dakota City, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Papillion, NE to Dakota City, NE covers 98.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 $15.43 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.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Papillion, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 98.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m 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 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 98.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 Dakota City, NE is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Dakota City, 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 | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
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 Dakota City, 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
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 133
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Highway 30
16
Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 30
17
Continue on South 19th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 19th Street
18
Continue on North 19th Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North 19th Street
19
Continue on Herman Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Herman Boulevard
20
Continue on US Highway 75
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 75
21
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on US Highway 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 75
23
Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 75
24
Continue on South 13th Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
25
Continue on Highway 75
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 75
26
Continue on 4th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
27
Continue on Highway 75
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Highway 75
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Bluff Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Bluff Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bluff Street
30
Continue on Highway 77
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Highway 77
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highway 77
32
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 77
33
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
34
Turn left onto North 16th Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 16th Street
35
Turn right onto Broadway Street
92 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Papillion, NE, or about 1h 4m 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dakota City, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Papillion, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Papillion, NE
This is one driving day of about 98.7 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Papillion, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Papillion, NE · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Papillion, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dakota City, NE
The final approach into Dakota City, 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 Dakota City, 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
$15.43 one way
$30.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.99 | $37.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Dakota City, NE
Afternoon in Dakota City on Thursday
Local time
12:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
2h 8m 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 Dakota City, NE covers 98.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 49.3 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 $15.43 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.
The drive from Papillion, NE to Dakota City, NE is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Dakota City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Papillion, NE to Dakota City, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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