Origin
Wahoo, NE
Morning in Wahoo on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wahoo, NE to Omaha, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wahoo, NE
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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wahoo, NE to Omaha, NE covers 39.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Center Road, County Road M, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on West Center Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.14 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
19.7 miles from Wahoo, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 39.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Center Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in near N-92 / West Center Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 39.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.9 mi into trip
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~24m in
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N-92 / West Center Road
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92 / West Center Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
5
30.5 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
36.5 mi into trip
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~52m in
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Gerald R Ford Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfiel...
8
38.4 mi into trip
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~55m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wahoo, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
Downtown
36.2 mi in
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~52m
Bellevue
36.2 mi in
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~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Center Road | 14.4 mi | 22m |
| County Road M | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| I 80 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 77 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 12th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Center Road
— 14.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahoo, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on this road
96 ft
·
12 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 12th Street
4
Continue on Highway 77
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 77
5
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road M
6
Continue on US 77; N-92
12 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road M
7
Continue on N-92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Center Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Center Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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West Center Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-80
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
12
Merge onto I 80
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
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 19.7 miles from Wahoo, NE, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 miles.
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 39.3 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Wahoo, 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 Wahoo, NE
This is one driving day of about 39.3 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wahoo, 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.
The longest stretch is on West Center Road for about 14.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Wahoo, NE · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Wahoo, 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
$6.14 one way
$12.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
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
Omaha, NE
Morning in Omaha on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Louisville, NE
20 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
2 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
57m 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 Wahoo, NE to Omaha, NE covers 39.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Center Road, County Road M, I 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Wahoo, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.14 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 39.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wahoo, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
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