Origin
Bellevue, NE
Night in Bellevue on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Hooper, NE
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
60.4 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Hooper, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Hooper, NE covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 275, West Dodge Road, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on US 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.44 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 60.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 275 and West Dodge Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on US 275.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 275 and West Dodge Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 60.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Mission Avenue
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 80 west: Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 west: Lincoln
7
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 680 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
7
17 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pacific Street west
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Pacific Street west
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 Hooper, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Street West along the way.
Pacific Street West
17 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| West Dodge Road | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Highway 77 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Kennedy Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Old Highway 275 | 2 mi | 2m |
| US 77 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Harvell Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 275
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Hooper, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
3
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto South Harvell Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harvell Drive
5
Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvell Drive
6
Continue on Cornhusker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornhusker Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 75 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 75
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 west: Lincoln
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 80
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 680
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 680
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit (new value)
Toward Pacific Street
14
Continue on this road
403 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
Toward Pacific Street
15
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pacific Street west
16
Turn left onto Pacific Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 120th Street
18
Take the ramp onto West Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Dodge Road
Toward US 6 West
19
Merge onto US 6
10 mi
·
11 min
·
West Dodge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 275
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 275
21
Take the exit onto US 77; US 275
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 77; US 275
22
Keep slight left at fork
469 ft
·
14 sec
23
Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
24
Take the exit onto US 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77
25
Turn left onto Old Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 275
26
Continue on East Howard Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Howard Street
27
Turn right onto North Main Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 30.2 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.7 miles.
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 60.4 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 40m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooper, 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 60.4 miles and 1h 15m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 275 for about 19.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Bellevue, NE · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hooper, NE
The final approach into Hooper, 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 Hooper, 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
$9.44 one way
$18.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Hooper, NE
Night in Hooper on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
1h 15m 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 Hooper, NE covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 275, West Dodge Road, Highway 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $9.44 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 60.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bellevue, NE to Hooper, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Street West along the way.
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