Trip from Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

152.7 mi

246 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 52m ★

6 AM

3h 4m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 12m

12 PM

3h 9m

3 PM

3h 13m

5 PM

3h 25m

8 PM

2h 57m

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

Holdrege, NE

Felix Schickel

Trip Overview

Spanning 152.7 miles across the Nebraska Great Plains, this route from Beatrice to Holdrege is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 3 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travel. Since both the origin and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent rural landscape throughout the drive. This path is ideal if you prefer a direct, highway-focused experience over complex navigation.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

76.4 miles from Beatrice, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Your journey is defined by a reliance on Highway 4, which accounts for about 67% of the total distance. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the road, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 79.7 miles on Highway 4. The drive maintains a consistent, highway-focused character, avoiding the stop-and-go congestion often found on major interstates. Expect a quiet, steady pace as you navigate the regional corridors connecting these two Nebraska towns. It is a practical drive that prioritizes efficiency and a predictable road experience over technical maneuvers.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 4 and N-4. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE is easy. At 3h 3m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 13 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

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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

Merge onto US 77 / North 6th Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 2nd Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

94.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 281; N-4

At end of road, turn left onto US 281; N-4

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 4	79.7 mi	1h 33m
N-4	45.6 mi	52m
West Highway 4	8.5 mi	11m
US 183	7.8 mi	9m
US 281	3.6 mi	4m
South East Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Court Street	1.2 mi	2m
US 81	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Highway 4 — 79.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

37 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right

62 ft · 4 sec

Merge onto US 77

432 ft · 18 sec · North 6th Street

Turn right onto US 136 Truck; N-4 Truck

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Ella Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

376 ft · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 136; N-4

1.2 mi · 2 min · Court Street

Turn right onto N-4

8.5 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4

Continue on N-4

0.1 mi · 9 sec · State Highway 4

Continue on N-4

14 mi · 16 min · Highway 4

Turn right onto N-4; N-15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 15

Turn left onto N-4

6.0 mi · 7 min · Highway 4

Continue on N-4

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Francis Street

Continue on N-4

14 mi · 17 min · Highway 4

Turn left onto US 81; N-4

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 81; N-4

Turn right onto N-4

26 mi · 30 min · Highway 4

Turn left onto N-4; N-14

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 14

Turn right onto N-4

9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

Continue on N-4

0.8 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

Continue on N-4

9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 4

At end of road, turn left onto US 281; N-4

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 281; N-4

Turn slight right onto N-4

46 mi · 52 min · N-4

Turn right onto US 183

7.8 mi · 9 min · US 183

Continue on South East Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · South East Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help you stay refreshed. Since the route is relatively short, you can easily pace your travel to suit your schedule without rushing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $23 estimate can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and current local pricing. Since you will be spending the majority of your time on Highway 4, ensure your mirrors and lights are clear before heading out for those long, 79.7-mile stretches. Taking advantage of the single planned stop will keep your trip comfortable and stress-free.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.4 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holdrege, 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 152.7 miles and 3h 3m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Highway 4 for about 79.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.4 mi from Beatrice, NE · 1h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belleville, KS

76 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

Hastings, NE

Fuel and coffee

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

Hastings, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.7 miles.

Arriving in Holdrege, NE

The final approach into Holdrege, 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 Holdrege, 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

$23.19 one way

$46.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.57	$51.14
premium	$4.80	$28.83	$57.65
diesel	$5.64	$33.92	$67.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.8	$16.03	$7.33
Efficient EV	38.2	$13.36	$6.11
EV Truck/SUV	61.1	$21.38	$9.77

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

5:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holdrege, NE

Evening in Holdrege on Sunday

Local time

5:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Belleville, KS

76 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

30 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

3h 3m 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 Holdrege, NE covers 152.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 4, N-4, West Highway 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.4 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 $23.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE is easy. At 3h 3m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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