Origin
Saint Paul, NE
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
142.3 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Omaha, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Howard Avenue, 2nd Street, Highway 92 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.61 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Saint Paul, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 142.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Howard Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 92 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 81 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 131 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 31 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Howard Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on 7th Street
492 ft
·
27 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Avenue
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
4
Turn left onto Highway 92
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Highway 92
5
Continue on County Road 130
13 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 130
6
Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 81 & 92
7
Continue on West Park Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Park Street
8
Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 131
9
Continue on 31 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
31 Road
10
Continue on 32 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
32 Road
11
Continue on County Road K
14 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road K
12
Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road M
14
Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
12 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road M
15
Continue on West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Center Road
16
Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West Center Road
17
Turn straight onto West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Center Road
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I-80
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I-80
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Downtown
20
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
22
Keep slight left to continue on Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Harney Street, Dodge Street
24
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
25
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 71.2 miles from Saint Paul, NE, or about 1h 12m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Omaha, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, NE
This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Paul, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Saint Paul, NE · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Saint Paul, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Omaha, NE
The final approach into Omaha, 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 Omaha, 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
$21.61 one way
$43.23 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.86 | $53.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.61 | $63.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.45 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Omaha, NE
Afternoon in Omaha on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
78°F
Fremont, NE
71 mi in
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
33 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 25m 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 Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Howard Avenue, 2nd Street, Highway 92. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Saint Paul, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.61 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 Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Paul, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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