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Trip from Dakota City, NE to Bellevue, NE

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

109.8 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

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Dakota City, NE

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city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Bellevue, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dakota City, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 75 Business, I 29, Bunge Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.4 miles on US 75 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.17 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

54.9 miles from Dakota City, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 75 Business 93.4 mi 1h 42m
I 29 8.2 mi 9m
Bunge Avenue 2.9 mi 3m
I 129 1.3 mi 1m
Dakota Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
East Mission Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
IBP Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
North 14th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 75 Business — 93.4 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dakota City, NE and Bellevue, NE.

1

Start on Broadway Street

91 ft · 11 sec · Broadway Street
2

Continue on Broadway Street

526 ft · 17 sec · Broadway Street
3

Turn slight left

391 ft · 7 sec
4

Continue on North 14th Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North 14th Street
5

Continue on IBP Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · IBP Avenue
6

Continue on Dakota Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa
8

Merge onto I 129; US 20; US 75

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 129; US 20; US 75
9

Take the exit onto US 75 Business

93 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US 75 Business
Toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 29; I 80 Local; US 6

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 29; I 80 Local; US 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward CR H10: Bellevue
12

Turn right onto CR H10

2.9 mi · 3 min · Bunge Avenue
13

Continue on CR H10

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Bellevue Bridge
14

Continue on East Mission Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Mission Avenue
15

Turn right onto Main Street

73 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

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 54.9 miles from Dakota City, NE, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.4 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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.9 miles or 1h 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 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dakota City, 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 Dakota City, NE

This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dakota City, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 75 Business for about 93.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blair, NE

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.

Popular next leg

Blair, NE to Bellevue, NE

35.4 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Macy, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blair, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Dakota City, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 75 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Korean House Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14022913900

Mercy Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Council Bluffs, Iowa

1 mi

Jade Palace Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bellevue, Nebraska

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Light House Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+15317720137

Visit website

Light House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Nebraska

0.2 mi

Café Postale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

2.1 mi

Korean House Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14022913900

Mercy Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 94.1

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17128284200

Visit website

Jade Palace Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14022938089

Visit website

Runza Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.1

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+17123228935

Visit website

Tish's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.1

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17123235456

Visit website

Fig.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15319991284

Visit website

La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14027338754

Visit website

The Special Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14028840441

Visit website

The Light House Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 109.8

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+15317720137

Visit website

Light House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 109.8

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+15317720402

Visit website

Café Postale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Closed

+14022845019

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.9

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101.9

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, NE

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 101.9

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17123665046

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.8

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 94.1

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.8

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+14025996565

Visit website

Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+14025996565

Visit website

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+14026611804

Visit website

Lake Manawa State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.9

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: 4 am–10:30 pm

+17123660220

Visit website

The Old Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–1:30 pm

+14023464445

Visit website

Museum Of Shadows

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 94.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 2–10 pm

+14028857557

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broadway Street

Continue onto Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iow...
7
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 75 Business

Take the exit onto US 75 Business toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gatewa...
4
105.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward CR H10: Bellevue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward CR H10: Bellevue
4
109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.17 one way

$34.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.85 $37.70
premium $4.89 $21.13 $42.26
diesel $5.61 $24.24 $48.48

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: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.53 $5.27
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.61 $4.39
EV Truck/SUV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Dakota City, NE

Afternoon in Dakota City on Saturday

Local time

3:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

28°F

Clear

WNW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:58AM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 2:36AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Destination

Bellevue, NE

Afternoon in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

3:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

49 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

109.8 mi in 2h 4m, mostly highway — 93.4 mi of that is on US 75 Business.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.4 mi on US 75 Business.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 Business and I 29. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dakota City, NE to Bellevue, NE is easy. At 2h 4m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 109.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.4 miles on US 75 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (US 75 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, NE before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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