Origin
Beatrice, NE
Morning in Beatrice on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Beatrice, NE to Aurora, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
102.4 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beatrice, NE
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Aurora, NE
Markku Soini
Trip Overview
The drive from Beatrice, NE to Aurora, NE covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, Highway 103, Highway 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Beatrice, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 102.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 102.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and Highway 103. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 36.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Highway 103. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 77 / North 6th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.1 miles (US 136 Truck; N-4 Truck / Ella Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 77 / North 6th Street
Merge onto US 77 / North 6th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 136 Truck; N-4 Truck / Ella Street
Turn right onto US 136 Truck; N-4 Truck / Ella Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
N-33 / Highway 33
At end of road, turn left onto N-33 / Highway 33
Navigation decision point
5
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 west
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 west
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 36.3 mi | 36m |
| Highway 103 | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| Highway 33 | 10 mi | 11m |
| 420th Road | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| West Highway 4 | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Highway 6 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Highway 80E | 3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 14 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 36.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice, NE and Aurora, NE.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
3
Merge onto US 77
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 6th Street
4
Turn right onto US 136 Truck; N-4 Truck
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ella Street
5
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
376 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 2nd Street
6
Turn right onto US 136; N-4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
7
Turn right onto N-4
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
West Highway 4
8
Turn right onto N-103
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 103
9
Continue on N-103
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on N-103
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 103
11
At end of road, turn left onto N-33
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 33
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; N-15
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
13
Continue on US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
14
Turn right onto L-80E
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 80E
15
Continue on L-80E
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
420th Road
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 west
17
Merge onto I 80
36 mi
·
36 min
·
I 80
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NE 14: Aurora
19
Turn right onto N-14; I 80 Alt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 14
20
Continue on N-14; I 80 Alt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 16th Street
21
Turn left onto L Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
L Street
22
Turn right onto 11th Street
17 ft
·
1 sec
·
11th Street
23
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beatrice, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beatrice, NE
This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Beatrice, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Beatrice, NE · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, NE
The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.01 one way
$32.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.71 | $39.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Aurora, NE
Morning in Aurora on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Crete, NE
51 mi in
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.
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
1 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
2h 1m 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 Beatrice, NE to Aurora, NE covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, Highway 103, Highway 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Beatrice, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.01 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 straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 77 / North 6th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.1 miles (US 136 Truck; N-4 Truck / Ella Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Beatrice, NE to Aurora, 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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