Trip from Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE

Drive Time

Distance

99.6 mi

160 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 52m ★

6 AM

2h 1m

8 AM

2h 18m

10 AM

2h 7m

12 PM

2h 5m

3 PM

2h 8m

5 PM

2h 17m

8 PM

1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Beatrice, NE

Jean-Paul Wettstein

Bellevue, NE

Armin Forster

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Beatrice to Bellevue, you are looking at a manageable 99.6-mile journey across the Nebraska Great Plains. Expect to spend about two hours behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip rather than an overnight excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $15, the route is as economical as it is efficient. You will transition through the heart of the region by utilizing a combination of Highway 77, I-80, and Highway 370. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, you have the flexibility to plan your arrival time without worrying about fatigue or excessive transit costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.8 miles from Beatrice, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of state highway stretches and a significant 41.1-mile segment on I-80, which stands as your longest uninterrupted stretch. The road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to cover the distance efficiently as you move between the two Great Plains locations. Expect a practical experience where the focus is on steady cruising rather than technical maneuvers or winding turns. The transition between road types is straightforward, providing a predictable rhythm for the duration of your two-hour commute.

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 41.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North 6th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 99.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / North 6th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 43 miles (US 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 77 / North 6th Street

Turn sharp left onto US 77 / North 6th Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

43 mi into trip | ~53m in | US 77

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77 toward I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln A...

84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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

85.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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

98.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | West Mission Avenue

Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Beatrice, NE and Bellevue, NE, road signs point toward Crete and Lincoln Airport.

Crete

27.9 mi in | ~33m

Lincoln Airport

43 mi in | ~53m | via US 77

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	41.1 mi	42m
Highway 77	16.3 mi	18m
Highway 370	11.8 mi	17m
South 12th Street	5 mi	5m
Homestead Expressway	4.7 mi	5m
US Highway 77	4.5 mi	5m
Southwest 12th Street	3 mi	4m
Southwest 14th Street	3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 41.1 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice, NE and Bellevue, NE.

Start on this road

37 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right

62 ft · 11 sec

Turn sharp left onto US 77

2.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street

Continue on US 77

16 mi · 18 min · Highway 77

Continue on US 77

3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

5.0 mi · 5 min · South 12th Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete

Turn left onto N-33; S-55F

2.1 mi · 2 min · Roca Road

Turn right onto Southwest 14th Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

Continue on Southwest 12th Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Southwest 12th Street

Turn right onto West Denton Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Denton Road

Turn left onto US 77

0.7 mi · 52 sec · US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

4.7 mi · 5 min · Homestead Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77

0.5 mi · 44 sec · US 77

Toward I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport

Merge onto I 80; US 77

41 mi · 42 min · I 80; US 77

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 51 sec

Exit 439 Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

Keep slight right at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Exit 439 Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

Use the none lane.

Continue on Harlan Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Harlan Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Galvin Road South

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Galvin Road South

Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Mission Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Main Street

73 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Since the entire trip takes only two hours, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility for your departure. While there are no mandatory stops scheduled for this 99.6-mile route, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Beatrice, as the $15 fuel estimate is a baseline for the trip. Pay close attention to your speed as you transition from the state highways onto the busier I-80 corridor. Because the drive is short, you can easily complete the journey in a single stretch, but keeping a water bottle and snacks handy is always a good practice for Nebraska driving. Aim to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic if you prefer a quieter, more relaxed experience on the interstate portion of your drive.

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 49.8 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 1h 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, 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 99.6 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beatrice, NE.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 41.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from Beatrice, NE · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NE

50 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

Louisville, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.13 one way

$30.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$16.68	$33.35
premium	$4.80	$18.80	$37.60
diesel	$5.64	$22.13	$44.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.9	$10.46	$4.78
Efficient EV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98
EV Truck/SUV	39.8	$13.94	$6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Beatrice, NE

Evening in Beatrice on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellevue, NE

Evening in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Lincoln, NE

50 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

31 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 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 Bellevue, NE covers 99.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, Highway 77, Highway 370. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 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 $15.13 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.

Between Beatrice, NE and Bellevue, NE, road signs point toward Crete and Lincoln Airport.

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Trip from Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bellevue, NE

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Beatrice, NE

Bellevue, NE

Same local time

31 degrees warmer at arrival

2h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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