Trip from Bellevue, NE to Grant, NE

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

346.1 mi

557 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 52m ★

6 AM

6h 5m

8 AM

6h 30m

10 AM

6h 14m

12 PM

6h 11m

3 PM

6h 15m

5 PM

6h 29m

8 PM

5h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, NE to Grant, NE covers 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 $52.57 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

173.1 miles from Bellevue, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 346.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, NE to Grant, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Mission Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Galvin Road South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Harlan Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 370	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 26	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 26	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 61	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Mission Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Grant, 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

312 mi · 5 hr 16 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

10

Turn left onto South Highway 26/61

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Highway 26/61

11

Continue on South Highway 61

18 mi · 21 min · South Highway 61

12

Continue on Central Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

13

Turn right onto 3rd Street

20 ft · 1 sec · 3rd Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173.1 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 3h 2m 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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 173.1 miles or 3h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grant, 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.

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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 Bellevue, NE

This is one driving day of about 346.1 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 173.1 mi from Bellevue, NE · 3h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Island, NE

173 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

Lincoln, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grand Island, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173.1 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grant, NE

The final approach into Grant, 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 Grant, 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

$52.57 one way

$105.14 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$57.95	$115.90
premium	$4.80	$65.34	$130.67
diesel	$5.64	$76.89	$153.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	103.8	1	$36.34	$16.61
Efficient EV	86.5	0	$30.28	$13.84
EV Truck/SUV	138.4	1	$48.45	$22.15

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bellevue, NE

Morning in Bellevue on Monday

Local time

10:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grant, NE

Morning in Grant on Monday

Local time

9:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

75°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

6h 4m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Grant, NE covers 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 173.1 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 $52.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, NE to Grant, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bellevue, NE to Grant, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.