Origin
Bellevue, NE
Late night in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
110.6 mi
178 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
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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Dakota City, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m 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, Bellevue Bridge, Bunge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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.
Midpoint
55.3 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m 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 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 110.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mission Avenue | — | — |
| Bellevue Bridge | — | — |
| Bunge Avenue | — | — |
| I 29 North | — | — |
| I 129 West | — | — |
| US 20 | — | — |
| Dakota Avenue | — | — |
| IBP Avenue | — | — |
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 Dakota City, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mission Avenue
3
Continue on Bellevue Bridge
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bellevue Bridge
4
Continue on Bunge Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Bunge Avenue
5
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
7
Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
93 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
I 29 North: Sioux City
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 129 West, US 20 West, US 75 South: South Sioux City
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 129 West, US 20 West, US 75 South: South Sioux City
9
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: South Sioux City, Dakota City
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 20 Business: South Sioux City, Dakota City
11
Turn straight onto Dakota Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dakota Avenue
12
Continue on IBP Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IBP Avenue
13
Continue on North 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North 14th Street
14
Continue on Broadway Street
469 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadway Street
15
Continue on Broadway Street
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway Street
16
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 55.3 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 1h 3m 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 24 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dakota City, 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 110.6 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bellevue, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Bellevue, NE · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dakota City, NE
The final approach into Dakota 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 Dakota 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
$17.29 one way
$34.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.98 | $37.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.68 | $4.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Dakota City, NE
Late night in Dakota City on Friday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
28 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
2h 6m 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 Dakota City, NE covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mission Avenue, Bellevue Bridge, Bunge Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 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 $17.29 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 Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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