Papillion Nebraska Map
Papillion, Nebraska — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Papillion, Sarpy County.
Interactive Map of Papillion, Nebraska
| City | Papillion |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sarpy |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.154443 |
| Longitude | -96.042238 |
| Population | 25,244 |
| Density | 743.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Papillion, Nebraska
Papillion is a locality in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of 25,244. The population density is 743.6 people per km². Papillion is located at 41.1544°N, 96.0422°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68046.
Papillion lies at a gentle confluence of prairie and the beginnings of the rolling Loess Hills, a place where the sky feels vast and the land stretches out in soft, green waves under the wide Nebraska sun. It lies 8.0 miles west of Bellevue, NE (from Bellevue, NE: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Omaha. The terrain here is characterized by a subtle rise and fall, not dramatic, but enough to catch the light in shifting patterns, especially as dusk descends and paints the western horizon in hues of rose and deep indigo. Mature trees, remnants of older windbreaks and homesteads, punctuate the fields, their branches reaching towards the expansive heavens, offering pockets of shade and a quiet contrast to the open grasslands that define the broader landscape. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and the sweet, dry perfume of ripening corn and soybeans that dominate the surrounding agricultural tapestry. The roots of Papillion are deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the rich agricultural heritage of the region. As a vital stop for travelers and settlers, its early growth was propelled by the fertile land and the promise of a new beginning, a spirit that still resonates in its enduring connection to farming and agribusiness. The local economy thrives on this legacy, with a robust presence of agricultural suppliers, food processing, and related industries that support the surrounding farms. Beyond the fields, Papillion has cultivated a reputation for its family-friendly atmosphere and a growing, yet still manageable, pace of life. It's a place where community events, from summer farmers' markets to holiday parades, are embraced with genuine warmth, reflecting a shared sense of belonging and pride in their corner of Sarpy County.
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About This Papillion Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Papillion, Nebraska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Papillion and Sarpy County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Papillion is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Papillion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
