Origin
Nebraska City, NE
Morning in Nebraska City on Friday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
71.1 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska City, NE
Tom Fisk
Beatrice, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Steinhart Park Road, 4th Corso, Highway 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 71.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Steinhart Park Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Steinhart Park Road | — | — |
| 4th Corso | — | — |
| Highway 2 | — | — |
| I Road | — | — |
| H Road | — | — |
| F Road | — | — |
| Rokeby Road | — | — |
| US 77 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Steinhart Park Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City, NE and Beatrice, NE.
1
Start on Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Steinhart Park Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Steinhart Park Road
3
Turn right onto 4th Corso
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Corso
4
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
5
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Highway 2
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 2
7
Continue on I Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I Road
8
Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
9
Continue on H Road
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
H Road
10
Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
11
Continue on F Road
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
F Road
12
Continue on Highway 2
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Highway 2
13
Continue on F Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
F Road
14
Continue on Rokeby Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Rokeby Road
15
Continue on Nebraska Highway 2
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Nebraska Highway 2
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: Beatrice, Saltillo Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 77 South: Beatrice, Saltillo Road
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Beatrice
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77 South: Beatrice
18
Merge slight left onto US Highway 77
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
US Highway 77
19
Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South 12th Street
20
Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 77
21
Continue on Highway 77
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 77
22
Continue on North 6th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 6th Street
23
Turn slight right
92 ft
·
14 sec
24
Turn left
82 ft
·
7 sec
25
Turn right
36 ft
·
3 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Nebraska City, NE · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Nebraska City, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beatrice, NE
The final approach into Beatrice, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Beatrice, NE
Morning in Beatrice on Friday
Local time
10:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Hickman, NE
36 mi in
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
2 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
1h 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 Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE covers 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Steinhart Park Road, 4th Corso, Highway 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.6 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 $11.12 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 Beatrice, NE is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nebraska City, NE to Beatrice, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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