Beatrice, NE Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Beatrice, NE is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 100-mile quick runs to 170-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Beatrice, NE spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
170 mi
South Sioux City, NE
Quickest Drive
40m
Fairbury, NE
Plan Around Beatrice, NE
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Beatrice, NE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Beatrice, NE
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Beatrice, NE
Driving from Beatrice, NE
On average, trips departing from Beatrice, NE run 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 170 miles (3h 29m), while the shortest is just 100 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Beatrice, NE most often head toward South Sioux City, NE (170 mi, 3h 29m), Kearney, NE (160.6 mi, 2h 59m), Holdrege, NE (152.7 mi, 3h 3m), Grand Island, NE (123.6 mi, 2h 24m), and Bellevue, NE (99.6 mi, 2h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 141-mile drive from Beatrice, NE, expect to burn about 5.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Beatrice, NE and 6 routes heading into Beatrice, NE, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 100 to 170 miles.
The longest mapped route from Beatrice, NE covers 170 miles and takes approximately 3h 29m. Shorter options start at just 100 miles.
The average route from Beatrice, NE runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Beatrice, NE include South Sioux City, NE, Kearney, NE, Holdrege, NE and Grand Island, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Beatrice, NE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,233
Median Income
$54,583
Median Home Value
$152,900
Median Age
43.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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