ROAD TRIPS – MULTI-DAY ITINERARIES
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Prepare for three days of nonstop action! This route will take you clear across the state . . . from the urbane metropolitan attractions in Omaha to the Old West in Ogallala. In between, you’ll have access to world-class museums, historically significant sites, unbeatable scenery, and a host of charming small towns—all waiting to welcome you.

Day 1
Most of your day will be spent in Nebraska’s two largest cities—Omaha and Lincoln. Enjoy the cultural activities, great shopping, and high-quality attractions. Between the two cities, you’ll enjoy the lovely pastoral scenery and charm of the area’s quaint towns.

Day 2
Jump on the frontier trail! Traverse the same countryside the pioneers did, and enjoy the historical significance of the towns along the way.

Day 3
Head west to Ogallala, where you’ll experience the Old West in a way you never have before. On your way there, be sure to soak in the unique character of each town you encounter.

Route directions:

DAY 1
Start in Omaha
22 miles (:30) west on NE-370 to Gretna
10 miles (:20) east on NE-370, south on NE-50 to Springfield
7 miles (:10) south on NE-50 to Louisville
12 miles (:30) south on NE-50 to Weeping Water
32 miles (:30) north on NE-50, west on Highway 31 to Ashland
7 miles (:15) west on US-6 to Greenwood
18 miles (:30) west on US-6 to Lincoln
Spend the night in Lincoln

DAY 2
40 miles (1:00) south on US-77, west on NE-41 to Wilber
11 miles (:30) north on NE-103 to Crete
52 miles (1:00) west on NE-33 and US-6, north on US-81 to York
18 miles (:20) west on US-34, south on NE-S93A to Henderson
17 miles (:20) north on NE-S93A, west on US-34 to Aurora
33 miles (:40) west on US-34 to Grand Island
26 miles (:40) south on US-281 to Hastings
34 miles (:50) north on US-281, west on Interstate 80 to Alda
14 miles (:30) west on US-30 to Gibbon
34 miles (:40) west on US-30 to Kearney
Spend the night in Kearney

DAY 3
23 miles (:35) south on NE-44, east on US-6 to Minden
23 miles (:40) west on US-6 to Holdrege
41 miles (:50) west on NE-23, north on US-283 to Lexington
19 miles (:25) west on US-30 to Cozad
11 miles (:15) west on US-30 to Gothenburg
37 miles (:35) west on US-30 to North Platte
33 miles (:30) west on US-30 to Paxton
21 miles (:20) west on US-30 to Ogallala
20 miles (:30) north on NE-61 to Haythorn Ranch
Spend the night in Ogallala