Origin
Bellevue, NE
Afternoon in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
233.3 mi
375 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE covers 233.3 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Mission Avenue, Galvin Road South, Harlan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.7 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 233.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 233.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Mission Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mission Avenue | — | — |
| Galvin Road South | — | — |
| Harlan Drive | — | — |
| Highway 370 | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| NE 44 | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 6 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Mission Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Alma, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mission Avenue
3
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
Galvin Road South
4
Keep slight left to continue on Galvin Road South
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Galvin Road South
5
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Drive
6
Continue on Highway 370
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 370
7
Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 80 West: Lincoln
8
Merge slight left
166 mi
·
2 hr 50 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
10
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
13 mi
·
15 min
·
2nd Avenue
11
Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
12
Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
13
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
14
Turn left onto Arthur Street
318 ft
·
14 sec
·
Arthur Street
15
Continue on Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Railroad Street
16
Turn left onto East Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Highway 281
18
Continue on South East Avenue
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
South East Avenue
19
Continue on US Highway 183
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 183
20
Turn left onto West 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 7th Street
21
Turn right onto John Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
John Street
22
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 116.7 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 2h 9m 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.7 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alma, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, NE
This is one driving day of about 233.3 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Bellevue, 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 116.7 mi from Bellevue, NE · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.7 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alma, NE
The final approach into Alma, 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 Alma, 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
$36.47 one way
$72.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.90 | $89.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.66 | $14.93 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Alma, NE
Afternoon in Alma on Thursday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE covers 233.3 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mission Avenue, Galvin Road South, Harlan Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.7 miles from Bellevue, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.47 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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