Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
167.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
The drive from Beatrice, NE to Kearney, NE covers 167.5 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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, Ella Street, North 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.75 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.8 miles from Beatrice, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 167.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ella Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 103 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 33 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice, NE and Kearney, NE.
Start on the route
Turn right
Merge slight left onto North 6th Street
Turn right onto Ella Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Turn right onto West Highway 4
Turn right onto Highway 103
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Highway 103
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
Continue on 1st Street
Turn right onto Highway 80E
Continue on 420th Road
Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto West 24th Street
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kearney, NE than in the middle of the route.
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 167.5 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.8 mi from Beatrice, NE · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 83.8 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kearney, 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 Kearney, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.75 one way
$45.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| premium | $4.15 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
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: 58.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.59 | $8.04 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Beatrice on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Kearney on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Fairbury, NE
84 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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