Origin
Beatrice, NE
Late night in Beatrice on Wednesday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
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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Falls City, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Court Street, East Scott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 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
36.4 miles from Beatrice, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 72.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Scott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 136 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wyoming Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Street | 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 Falls City, NE.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
3
Merge slight left onto North 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 6th Street
4
Turn left onto Court Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Court Street
5
Continue on East Scott Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Scott Road
6
Continue on East US Highway 136
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
East US Highway 136
7
Turn right onto East State Highway 4
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East State Highway 4
8
Continue on Highway 4
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 4
9
Continue on Highway 4
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 4
10
Turn right onto Highway 50/4
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 50/4
11
Keep slight left to continue on Highway 50/4
486 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highway 50/4
12
Continue on Highway 4
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 4
13
Continue on Wyoming Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wyoming Street
14
Keep slight right to continue on Highway 4
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Highway 4
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Street
16
Continue on Highway 4
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 4
17
Continue on 714 Road
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
714 Road
18
Turn right onto 639 Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
639 Avenue
19
Continue on 639 Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
639 Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 712 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
712 Road
21
Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
651 Boulevard
22
Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Street
23
Turn right onto East 16th Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
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East 16th Street
24
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 36.4 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 47m 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 72.9 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 47m 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 Falls City, 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 72.9 miles and 1h 35m.
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 36.4 mi from Beatrice, NE · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Falls City, NE
The final approach into Falls City, 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 Falls City, 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
$11.40 one way
$22.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Falls City, NE
Late night in Falls City on Wednesday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Louisville, NE
36 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
29 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 35m 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 Falls City, NE covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, Court Street, East Scott Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 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 $11.40 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.
The drive from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE is easy. At 1h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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