Origin
West Point, NE
Late night in West Point on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Point, NE to La Vista, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Point, NE
David Kanigan
La Vista, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Point, NE to La Vista, NE covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 275, Highway 30, L-28B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Highway 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 71.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 275 and Highway 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on Highway 275.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 275 and Highway 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Bridge Street
Turn right onto East Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30
Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 680 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 680 South
8
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward La Vista, Ralston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
10
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward La Vista, Ralston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 275 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| Highway 30 | 20 mi | 21m |
| L-28B | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Highway 77 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| South 84th Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| I 680 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 80 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| North Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 275
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point, NE and La Vista, NE.
1
Start on this road
222 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Colfax Street
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Colfax Street
3
Turn right onto East Bridge Street
363 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Bridge Street
4
Turn left onto US 275
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lincoln Street
5
Continue on US 275
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 275
6
Continue on US 77; US 275; N-91
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
8
Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on L-28B
11 mi
·
13 min
·
L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 680, I 80
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 680 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 680
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 680
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
14
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park View Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lillian Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Lillian Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from West Point, NE · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from West Point, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in La Vista, NE
The final approach into La Vista, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
La Vista, NE
Late night in La Vista on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Valley, NE
36 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
27 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
1h 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 West Point, NE to La Vista, NE covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 275, Highway 30, L-28B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from West Point, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Point, NE to La Vista, 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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