Origin
Bellevue, NE
Afternoon in Bellevue on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Ralston, NE
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, NE
Armin Forster
Ralston, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Ralston, NE covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m 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, Franklin Street, South Harvell Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.84 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
6 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Ralston, NE is easy. At 21m 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 Ralston, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mission Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Harvell Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harvell Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornhusker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kennedy Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southroads District | 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 Ralston, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
72 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
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
7
Take the ramp right toward US 75 North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 75 North
8
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Southroads District
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southroads District
10
Turn left onto Chandler Road West
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Chandler Road West
11
Turn right onto South 36th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 36th Street
12
Turn left onto Harrison Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Harrison Street
13
Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
14
Turn right onto Q Street
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Q Street
15
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 6 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 10m 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 12.1 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ralston, 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 12.1 miles and 21m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6 mi from Bellevue, NE · 10m 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
Arriving in Ralston, NE
The final approach into Ralston, 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 Ralston, 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
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
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
Ralston, NE
Afternoon in Ralston on Monday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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
21m 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 Ralston, NE covers 12.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mission Avenue, Franklin Street, South Harvell Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 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 $1.84 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 Ralston, NE is easy. At 21m 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 Ralston, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, NE to Ralston, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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