Ease of access to I-80 and Highway 6 corridors connect the city to the larger regional economic hubs of Lincoln and Omaha. Waverly a logical choice for those seeking a small-town lifestyle with convenient access to a larger city's job market and amenities.

According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, the 2024 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) total is 53,995 with 9,045 trucks part of the total east of the Waverly exit (409) on I-80.