The drive from Beatrice, NE to York, NE covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 103, I 80, Highway 33 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on Highway 103.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.74 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
40.7 miles from Beatrice, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 81.5 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 103 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.4 miles on Highway 103.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 103 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 103 and I 80. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North 6th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 81.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: 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; at 33.7 miles (N-33 / Highway 33): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
5
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 81: York, Geneva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 81: York, Geneva
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 103
22.4 mi
26m
I 80
15.4 mi
15m
Highway 33
10 mi
11m
420th Road
8.7 mi
10m
West Highway 4
8.5 mi
11m
Highway 6
5.6 mi
6m
South Lincoln Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
Highway 80E
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Highway 103
— 22.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice, NE and York, 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
15 mi·15 min·I 80
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 81: York, Geneva
19
Turn right onto US 81; I 80 Alternate
1.8 mi·2 min·South Lincoln Avenue
20
Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi·1 min·South Lincoln Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto East 3rd Street
82 ft·1 sec·East 3rd Street
22
Turn slight left
211 ft·3 sec
23
Continue on Grant Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Grant Avenue
24
Turn left onto East 7th Street
58 ft·2 sec·East 7th Street
25
Arrive at destination
East 7th 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 40.7 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 52m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near York, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beatrice, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beatrice, NE
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Beatrice, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 103 for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Beatrice, NE
· 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in York, NE
The final approach into York, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Homestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including families, women, immigrants, and formerly enslaved people. Over 10 percent of the United States was home...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.99
$27.98
premium
$4.89
$15.68
$31.37
diesel
$5.61
$17.99
$35.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.56
$3.91
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.13
$3.26
EV Truck/SUV
32.6
0
$11.41
$5.22
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beatrice, NE
Morning
in Beatrice on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
York, NE
Morning
in York on Friday
Local time
9:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Crete, NE
41 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
1h 40m 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 York, NE covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 103, I 80, 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 40.7 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 $12.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: 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; at 33.7 miles (N-33 / Highway 33): Navigation decision point.
The route from Beatrice, NE to York, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Homestead National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
