Origin
Bellevue, NE
Evening in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Omaha, NE
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, NE
Armin Forster
Omaha, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bellevue to Omaha is a quick, straightforward 11-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. Because the trip is entirely within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. This route is perfectly suited for a single day, or even just a quick morning or afternoon outing. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a very budget-friendly trip that doesn't require any overnight planning. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection between the two cities.
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
5.5 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 61% of your journey will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via the Kennedy Freeway, the Gerald R. Ford Expressway, and Harvell Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 5.3 miles along the Kennedy Freeway, allowing for a steady pace during the heart of the trip. While the route is short, it moves quickly, transitioning from the suburban feel of Bellevue into the busier corridors of Omaha. You should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic as you transition between these key arterial roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennedy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kennedy Freeway and Gerald R Ford Expressway. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Mission Avenue
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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.
5
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 75 / Kennedy Freeway
Merge onto US 75 / Kennedy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Harvell Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Harvell Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Cornhusker Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennedy Freeway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Omaha, 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
Use the none lane.
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
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 480; US 75
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Gerald R Ford Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is only 17 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the entire 11-mile distance can easily be completed in one go without a break. Because fuel costs are minimal at $2, you can focus your budget on your destination rather than the logistics of the drive itself. Keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the transition between the Kennedy Freeway and the Gerald R. Ford Expressway to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. Enjoy the ease of this short transit, which allows you to spend more time at your destination and less time behind the wheel.
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 5.5 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 11 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Omaha, 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 11 miles and 17m.
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 Kennedy Freeway for about 5.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Bellevue, NE · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Omaha, NE
The final approach into Omaha, 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 Omaha, 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
$1.67 one way
$3.34 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Omaha, NE
Evening in Omaha on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
35 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
17m 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 Omaha, NE covers 11 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennedy Freeway, Gerald R Ford Expressway, Harvell Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 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 $1.67 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 11 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellevue, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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