Trip from Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

96.7 mi

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 96.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 6th Street, Highway 77, South 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.13 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

48.4 miles from Beatrice, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 96.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 6th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 77 Unavailable Refreshing
South 12th Street Unavailable Refreshing
NE 33 Unavailable Refreshing
Roca Road Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest 14th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest 12th Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Denton Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North 6th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

36 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right

62 ft · 12 sec
3

Turn sharp left onto North 6th Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street
4

Continue on Highway 77

16 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
5

Continue on US Highway 77

3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
6

Continue on South 12th Street

5.0 mi · 5 min · South 12th Street
7

Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete

0.4 mi · 39 sec · NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
8

Turn left onto Roca Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Roca Road
9

Turn right onto Southwest 14th Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street
10

Continue on Southwest 12th Street

3.0 mi · 4 min · Southwest 12th Street
11

Turn right onto West Denton Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Denton Road
12

Turn left onto US Highway 77

0.7 mi · 52 sec · US Highway 77
13

Continue on Homestead Expressway

4.7 mi · 5 min · Homestead Expressway
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport
15

Merge slight left

41 mi · 42 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
17

Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

200 ft · 7 sec · NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
18

Merge slight left onto Highway 370

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 370
19

Continue on Harlan Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Harlan Drive
20

Turn right onto Galvin Road South

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Galvin Road South
21

Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Mission Avenue
22

Turn left onto Main Street

72 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
23

Arrive at your destination

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 48.4 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 49m into the drive.

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 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.4 miles or 49m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 96.7 miles and 1h 38m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.4 mi from Beatrice, NE · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NE

48 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

Omaha, 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 48.4 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

$13.13 one way

$26.27 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $14.66 $29.31
premium $4.15 $15.80 $31.60
diesel $3.75 $14.28 $28.55

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: 33.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.15 $4.64
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.46 $3.87
EV Truck/SUV 38.7 0 $13.54 $6.19

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Beatrice, NE

Morning in Beatrice on Saturday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Bellevue, NE

Morning in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

6:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Lincoln, NE

48 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

1h 38m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beatrice, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 96.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, Highway 77, South 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 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 $13.13 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.

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