Origin
Seward, NE
Late night in Seward on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seward, NE to Beatrice, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
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.
Seward, NE
Radoslaw Sikorski
Beatrice, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seward, NE to Beatrice, NE covers 60.1 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 Highway 103, West Highway 4, 280th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on Highway 103. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.40 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
30.1 miles from Seward, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 60.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 103 and West Highway 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.4 miles on Highway 103.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 103 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 103 and West Highway 4. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-15; I 80 Alt / South 6th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-15; I 80 Alt / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (N-103 / Highway 103): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (N-4 / West Highway 4): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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N-15; I 80 Alt / South 6th Street
Turn left onto N-15; I 80 Alt / South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.4 mi into trip
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~32m in
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N-103 / Highway 103
Turn right onto N-103 / Highway 103
Navigation decision point
4
49.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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N-4 / West Highway 4
At end of road, turn left onto N-4 / West Highway 4
Navigation decision point
4
59.9 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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North 5th Street
Turn left onto North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
60.1 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 103 | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| West Highway 4 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| 280th Road | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Highway 33 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| 294th Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Highway 6 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Court Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 103
— 22.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward, NE and Beatrice, NE.
1
Start on US 34; I 80 Alt
48 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto N-15; I 80 Alt
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on N-15; I 80 Alt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 15
4
Continue on N-15; I 80 Alt
8.1 mi
·
9 min
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280th Road
5
Turn right onto US 6; N-15
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
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Pioneers Road
6
Continue on US 6; N-15
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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Highway 6
7
Continue on US 6; N-15
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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294th Road
8
Continue on US 6; N-15
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 6
9
Turn left onto L-76E
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Highway 76E
10
Continue on L-76E
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Line Road
11
Turn left onto N-33
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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Highway 33
12
Turn right onto N-103
9.5 mi
·
11 min
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Highway 103
13
Continue on N-103
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
14
Continue on N-103
13 mi
·
15 min
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Highway 103
15
At end of road, turn left onto N-4
8.6 mi
·
11 min
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West Highway 4
16
Turn left onto US 136; N-4
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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West Court Street
17
Turn left onto North 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North 5th Street
18
Turn right
58 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
348 ft
·
25 sec
20
Arrive at 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 30.1 miles from Seward, NE, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.4 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 60.1 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 37m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beatrice, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seward, 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 Seward, NE
This is one driving day of about 60.1 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seward, 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 Highway 103 for about 22.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Seward, NE · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Seward, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Beatrice, 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
$9.40 one way
$18.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Beatrice on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
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 Seward, NE to Beatrice, NE covers 60.1 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 Highway 103, West Highway 4, 280th Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Seward, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.40 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 is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-15; I 80 Alt / South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (N-103 / Highway 103): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (N-4 / West Highway 4): Navigation decision point.
The route from Seward, NE to Beatrice, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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