Origin
Arlington, NE
Evening in Arlington on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, NE to Bellevue, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, NE
Dominik Gryzbon
Bellevue, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 45.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 30, State Highway 133, I 680 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 45.4 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 30 and State Highway 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on US Highway 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,339 ft
1,033 ft
Total Climb
366 ft
Total Descent
522 ft
Highest Point
1,339 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
306 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 30 and State Highway 133. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive
Turn left onto US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive
Navigation decision point
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 680
Merge onto I 680
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
42 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bellevue
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
East Mission Avenue
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arlington, NE to Bellevue, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
36.5 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 30 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 133 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| I 680 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Kennedy Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Highway 133 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| County Road P30 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Harvell Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 30
— 8.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on West Eagle Street
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Eagle Street
2
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
441 ft
·
24 sec
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Elkhorn Drive
4
Continue on US 30
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 30
5
Turn right onto County Road P30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road P30
6
Turn right onto N-133
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 133
7
Continue on N-133
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 133
8
Continue on N-133
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on N-133
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on N-133
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 133
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 680 South
12
Merge onto I 680
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
14
Merge onto I 80
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South: Bellevue
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 75 south
18
Merge onto US 75
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cornhusker Road
20
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Bellevue
21
Turn left onto Cornhusker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornhusker Road
22
Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvell Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on South Harvell Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harvell Drive
24
Turn straight onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Arlington, NE · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Arlington, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bellevue, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 45.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 30, State Highway 133, I 680. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Arlington, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 45.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 30 / West Elkhorn Drive): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arlington, NE to Bellevue, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,033 ft to 1,339 ft elevation with about 366 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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