Beatrice, NE Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Beatrice, NE is a local road trip base with 10 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 136 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Beatrice, NE head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

160.6 mi

Kearney, NE

Quickest Drive

40m

Fairbury, NE

Plan Around Beatrice, NE

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Beatrice, NE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wayne, NE to Beatrice, NE 160.1 mi · 2h 41m Hastings, NE to Beatrice, NE 106.9 mi · 2h 14m Omaha, NE to Beatrice, NE 98.7 mi · 1h 52m La Vista, NE to Beatrice, NE 91.1 mi · 1h 30m

Continue From Beatrice, NE

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Beatrice, NE to Kearney, NE 160.6 mi · 2h 59m Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE 152.7 mi · 3h 3m Beatrice, NE to Grand Island, NE 130.6 mi · 2h 4m Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE 99.6 mi · 2h

Trips from Beatrice, NE

Beatrice, NE to Kearney, NE

160.6 mi 2h 59m

Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE

152.7 mi 3h 3m

Beatrice, NE to Grand Island, NE

130.6 mi 2h 4m

Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE

99.6 mi 2h

Driving from Beatrice, NE

On average, trips departing from Beatrice, NE run 136 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 161 miles (3h 3m), while the shortest is just 100 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Beatrice, NE most often head toward Kearney, NE (160.6 mi, 2h 59m), Holdrege, NE (152.7 mi, 3h 3m), Grand Island, NE (130.6 mi, 2h 4m), and Bellevue, NE (99.6 mi, 2h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 136-mile drive from Beatrice, NE, expect to burn about 5.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Beatrice, NE and 6 routes heading into Beatrice, NE, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 100 to 161 miles.

The longest mapped route from Beatrice, NE covers 161 miles and takes approximately 3h 3m. Shorter options start at just 100 miles.

The average route from Beatrice, NE runs about 136 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Beatrice, NE include Kearney, NE, Holdrege, NE, Grand Island, NE and Bellevue, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.