Origin
Nebraska City, NE
Evening in Nebraska City on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska City, NE to Bellevue, NE
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, NE
Armin Forster
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Nebraska City and Bellevue, this 36.6-mile trek across the Great Plains is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 47 minutes. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting about $6 for fuel should cover your needs for this short transit. The route relies primarily on North 58th Road, Harlan Lewis Road, and Highway 34 to connect these two Nebraska communities. Because this is a quick drive, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your plans.
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
18.3 miles from Nebraska City, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this journey. With only 5% of your time spent on highways, you will mostly navigate smaller roads that demand your full attention. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip spans 26.8 miles along North 58th Road, which serves as the primary backbone of your travel. Because of the technical nature of these local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience that requires more steering than a standard highway commute. It is a practical route that keeps you off major thoroughfares for the vast majority of the 36.6-mile distance.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 58th Road is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 75 Business / North 11th Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nebraska City, NE to Bellevue, NE is easy. At 47m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 Business / North 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 75 / North 58th Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 75 Business / North 11th Street
Turn left onto US 75 Business / North 11th Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 75 / North 58th Road
Turn right onto US 75 / North 58th Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
30.5 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 34 / Highway 34
Turn right onto US 34 / Highway 34
Navigation decision point
4
36.5 mi into trip
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~47m in
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East Mission Avenue
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
36.6 mi into trip
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~47m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 58th Road | 26.8 mi | 30m |
| Harlan Lewis Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Highway 34 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| G Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hancock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 11th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Mission Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 58th Road
— 26.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on Central Avenue
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 75 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 11th Street
3
Continue on US 75 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Drive
4
Continue on US 75 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
G Road
5
Turn right onto US 75
27 mi
·
30 min
·
North 58th Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 34
7
Turn left onto Harlan Lewis Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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Harlan Lewis Road
8
Continue on Hancock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Hancock Street
9
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
385 ft
·
14 sec
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East Mission Avenue
10
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with no required stops, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You can easily complete the drive in under an hour, meaning you don't need to stress about strict timing or rest breaks. Keep in mind that the road transitions between North 58th Road, Harlan Lewis Road, and Highway 34, so stay alert for these transitions to ensure you stay on track. Because the fuel cost is quite low at $6, you shouldn't need to worry about planning for gas refills during the transit. Focus on maintaining a steady pace, as the turn-heavy nature of the local roads makes them less suited for high speeds.
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 18.3 miles from Nebraska City, NE, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 36.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska City, NE
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nebraska City, 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 North 58th Road for about 26.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Nebraska City, NE · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Nebraska City, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, NE
The final approach into Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, 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
$5.56 one way
$11.12 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bellevue, NE
Evening in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Nebraska City, NE to Bellevue, NE covers 36.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 58th Road, Harlan Lewis Road, Highway 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Nebraska City, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.56 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 Nebraska City, NE to Bellevue, NE is easy. At 47m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 Business / North 11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (US 75 / North 58th Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (US 34 / Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nebraska City, NE to Bellevue, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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