Origin
Alliance, NE
Morning in Alliance on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Alliance, NE to Bellevue, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 5m
Distance
420.3 mi
676 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 57m
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6 AM
8h 5m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 9m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alliance, NE
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Bellevue, NE
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Trip Overview
This 420.3-mile journey from Alliance to Bellevue, Nebraska, will take approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best enjoyed over two days, allowing you to comfortably experience the Great Plains landscape. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 77% of it on major roads like I-80 and State Highway 2. Budget around $66 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops to break up the drive. This trip offers a straightforward way to traverse the state, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
210.2 miles from Alliance, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this route, with 77% of the mileage on major interstates and state highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 126.3 miles on I-80, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While predominantly highway, the transition onto State Highway 2 and Highway 2 will introduce you to different driving conditions as you move across Nebraska. The overall feel is one of consistent travel across the expansive Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 126.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 2. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 269.3 miles in near N-2.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 420.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 269.3 miles (N-2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 405.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 405.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
269.3 mi into trip
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~5h 16m in
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N-2
Take the exit onto N-2 toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
6
405.4 mi into trip
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~7h 41m in
Take the exit toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 439
Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
7
405.9 mi into trip
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~7h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 439
Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
5
406 mi into trip
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~7h 42m in
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N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
419.5 mi into trip
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~8h 2m in
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West Mission Avenue
Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 126.3 mi | 2h 10m |
| State Highway 2 | 88.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| Highway 2 | 74.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| Jewett Avenue | 50.6 mi | 58m |
| Southeast 1st Street | 25.2 mi | 29m |
| West Highway 2 | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| Highway 370 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Perkins Road | 8.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 126.3 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alliance, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on Laramie Avenue
184 ft
·
10 sec
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Laramie Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 8th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
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Mississippi Avenue
4
Turn left onto N-2
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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East 3rd Street
5
Turn straight onto N-2
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Perkins Road
6
Continue on N-2
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 2
7
Continue on N-2
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
1st Street
8
Continue on N-2
82 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
State Highway 2
9
Continue on N-2
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Southeast 1st Street
10
Continue on N-2
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
Court Street
11
Continue on N-2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 2
12
Continue on N-2
51 mi
·
58 min
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Jewett Avenue
13
Continue on N-2; N-92
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South E Street
14
Continue on N-2; N-92
58 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Highway 2
15
Continue on N-2
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Nebraska Highway 2
16
Continue on N-2
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Highway 2
17
Take the exit onto N-2
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
N-2
Toward US 281 South, NE 2 East
18
Continue on US 34; US 281; I 80 Alt
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 281
19
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 80 east
20
Merge onto I 80
126 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 80
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 439
Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
22
Keep slight right at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 439
Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
23
Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Drive
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Galvin Road South
26
Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider splitting it into two days, with an overnight stop. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for a relaxed pace. With 420.3 miles to cover and a fuel cost estimated at $66, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-80. Planning at least two stops for rest and refueling will enhance comfort. A useful tip is to familiarize yourself with the specific sections of Highway 2, as these might offer a change of scenery and different services compared to the interstate.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.2 miles from Alliance, NE, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 92 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210.2 miles or 4h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 210.2 miles or 4h 7m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alliance, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alliance, NE
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bellevue, NE
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Alliance, NE.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 126.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 210.2 mi from Alliance, NE · 4h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
210 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kearney, NEOvernight Options
Night 1
210 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kearney, NE after about 210 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 210.2 miles from Alliance, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bellevue, NE
The final approach into Bellevue, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bellevue, NE.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bellevue, NE with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.71 one way
$131.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $72.15 | $144.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $80.88 | $161.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.80 | $185.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.1 | 1 | $44.13 | $20.17 |
| Efficient EV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.78 | $16.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.1 | 2 | $58.84 | $26.90 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bellevue, NE
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alliance, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 420.3 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, State Highway 2, Highway 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 210 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 210.2 miles from Alliance, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 420.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 269.3 miles (N-2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 405.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 405.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Alliance, NE to Bellevue, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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