Origin
Bellevue, NE
Evening in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Ashland, NE
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Ashland, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Ashland, NE covers 28.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 370, Highway 6, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Highway 370. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.6 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 370 and Highway 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.1 miles on Highway 370.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 370 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 370 and Highway 6. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Galvin Road South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Galvin Road South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Mission Avenue
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Galvin Road South
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Galvin Road South
Keep slight left at fork onto Galvin Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Harlan Drive
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left toward I 80 West: Lincoln
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellevue, NE to Ashland, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
20.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 370 | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Highway 6 | 7 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Harlan Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Silver Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Galvin Road South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Highway 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 370
— 12.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Ashland, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
412 ft
·
10 sec
·
Galvin Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Galvin Road South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Galvin Road South
5
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on N-370
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
10
Turn right onto N-31; I 80 Alt
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Highway 31
11
Turn left onto US 6; I 80 Alt
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 6
12
Turn right onto Silver Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Street
13
Turn right onto N-66
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 14th Street
14
Arrive at destination
N-66
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ashland, NE
Evening in Ashland on Thursday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Bellevue, NE to Ashland, NE covers 28.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 370, Highway 6, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.47 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Galvin Road South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Galvin Road South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Bellevue, NE to Ashland, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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