Origin
Beatrice, NE
Morning in Beatrice on Wednesday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beatrice, NE to Wayne, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
162.4 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
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6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
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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Wayne, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beatrice, NE to Wayne, NE covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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 $25.39 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
81.2 miles from Beatrice, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 18m drive with frequent turns across 162.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 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 Wayne, NE is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Wayne, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Wayne, NE.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn sharp left onto North 6th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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North 6th Street
4
Continue on Highway 77
16 mi
·
18 min
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Highway 77
5
Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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US Highway 77
6
Continue on South 12th Street
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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South 12th Street
7
Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
8
Turn left onto Roca Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Roca Road
9
Turn right onto Southwest 14th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Southwest 14th Street
10
Continue on Southwest 12th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Southwest 12th Street
11
Turn right onto West Denton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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West Denton Road
12
Turn left onto US Highway 77
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
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US Highway 77
13
Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Homestead Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport
15
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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US 34 West
17
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
18
Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on West US Highway 34
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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West US Highway 34
20
Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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Northwest 56th Street
21
Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Nebraska Highway 79
22
Continue on Highway 79
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Highway 79
23
Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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County Road 28
24
Continue on Cedar Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Cedar Street
25
Continue on County Road 28
8.1 mi
·
9 min
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County Road 28
26
Turn right onto County Road K
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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County Road K
27
Turn left onto County Road 27
13 mi
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14 min
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County Road 27
28
Turn straight onto County Road X
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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County Road X
29
Turn straight onto County Road 25
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 25
30
Continue on Highway 79
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
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Highway 79
31
Continue on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
32
Continue on Highway 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Highway 79
33
Merge slight left onto Highway 30
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Highway 30
34
Take the exit slight left
177 ft
·
12 sec
35
Turn sharp left onto Highway 30
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Highway 30
36
Turn right onto Highway 79
15 mi
·
17 min
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Highway 79
37
Continue on Range Line Street
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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Range Line Street
38
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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4th Street
39
Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 91
40
Turn left onto Highway 275
8.7 mi
·
9 min
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Highway 275
41
Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi
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2 min
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South Lincoln Street
42
Continue on Highway 275
7.0 mi
·
7 min
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Highway 275
43
Continue on Front Street
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Front Street
44
Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi
·
7 min
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Highway 275
45
Continue on E Avenue East
0.5 mi
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1 min
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E Avenue East
46
Continue on Avenue E West
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Avenue E West
47
Continue on Highway 275
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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Highway 275
48
Turn right onto Highway 15
14 mi
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16 min
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Highway 15
49
Continue on South Main Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
50
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 81.2 miles from Beatrice, NE, or about 1h 39m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wayne, 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 162.4 miles and 3h 18m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.2 mi from Beatrice, NE · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Beatrice, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wayne, NE
The final approach into Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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
$25.39 one way
$50.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.39 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Wayne, NE
Morning in Wayne on Wednesday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Fremont, NE
81 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m 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 Wayne, NE covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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 81.2 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 $25.39 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 Wayne, NE is easy. At 3h 18m 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 Wayne, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beatrice, NE to Wayne, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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