Bellevue, NE Road Trips
Bellevue, NE serves as a useful starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 148-mile quick runs to 420-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bellevue, NE head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
420.2 mi
Alliance, NE
Quickest Drive
2h 47m
Hebron, NE
Plan Around Bellevue, NE
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bellevue, NE
Bellevue, NE to Alliance, NE
Bellevue, NE to Valentine, NE
Bellevue, NE to McCook, NE
Bellevue, NE to Gothenburg, NE
Bellevue, NE to Alma, NE
Bellevue, NE to Cozad, NE
Bellevue, NE to Hebron, NE
Driving from Bellevue, NE
Expect an average of 267 miles and about 5h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Bellevue, NE. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 420 miles (8h 4m), while the shortest is just 148 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bellevue, NE include Alliance, NE (420.2 mi, 8h 4m), Valentine, NE (309.1 mi, 6h 11m), McCook, NE (282.2 mi, 5h 20m), Gothenburg, NE (243 mi, 4h 18m), and Alma, NE (233.3 mi, 4h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 267-mile drive from Bellevue, NE, expect to burn about 10.5 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Bellevue, NE and 0 routes heading into Bellevue, NE, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 148 to 420 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bellevue, NE covers 420 miles and takes approximately 8h 4m. Shorter options start at just 148 miles.
The average route from Bellevue, NE runs about 267 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bellevue, NE include Alliance, NE, Valentine, NE, McCook, NE and Gothenburg, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bellevue, NE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
64,355
Median Income
$87,343
Median Home Value
$230,800
Median Age
36.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bellevue, NE at a Glance
Founded
1822
Elevation
1,033 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from Bellevue, NE
A sampling of people born in Bellevue, NE.
Gina Mancuso
1991
American volleyball player
Tyler Cloyd
1987
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bellevue, NE.
Log Cabin
historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska, USA
Presbyterian Church
church building in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States
William E. Gordon House
historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska
Fontenelle Bank
historic building in Bellevue, Nebraska, USA
William Hamilton House
historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska
City data from Wikidata (Q643040), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bellevue, NE
Bellevue, is a small town in Sarpy County, Nebraska, just south of Omaha and west of the Missouri River. It is the oldest town in Nebraska and the oldest town west of the Missouri River. It is known for being the historical home to Strategic Air Command and, today, US Strategic Command.
1 Fontenelle Forest, 1111 Bellevue Blvd N (take US-75 and exit on Chandler Rd W, turn right onto Fort Crook Rd, turn east on Camp Brewster Rd, then right on Bellevue Blvd N), ☏ +1 402-731-3140, [email protected]. Visitor center open 8AM-5PM, trails open sunrise to sunset. A National Natural Landmark covering 1,400 acres of marshes and woodlands on the banks of the Missouri River. The forest has several facilities spread across the area, including a raptor bird conservation facility. Several hiking trails available. No overnight camping. No dogs allowed. $11 adults, $8 children, $10 seniors. (updated Jun 2021) 2 Old Log Cabin. The oldest remaining building between the Missouri River and the Pacific Ocean erected in the United States Territory. Built circa 1835. 1st Presbyterian Church. Located between 19th and 20th avenues in Olde Towne. Built in 1856, it is one of several remaining buildings from this era in Bellevue. People still get married there to this day. 3 Fontenelle Bank, 2212 Main St. The oldest commercial public building in Nebraska. It was the first bank granted the right to circulate and issue money in the Nebraska Territory. The original bank vault remains, as do the old bank teller cages. (updated Feb 2025) 4 Sarpy County Museum, 2402 Clay St (at W 24th Avre), ☏ +1 402 292-1880. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. Museum chronicles the history of Sarpy County. Free ($2 suggested donation). (updated Feb 2019) 5 Columban Fathers Missionary Society (Missionary Society of St.
1 Bellevue Little Theatre, ☏ +1 402 291-1554. Located in Olde Towne, This is one of Bellevue's cultural gems. It is made up of entirely volunteers. The high quality of their performances has earned them a dedicated following in Bellevue. It show cases a variety of local talent. It's where you can enjoy a big theatre production with a small town community feel. Twin Creek Cinema, 370 and 36th St, ☏ +1 402 827-3456. Highway Twin Creek Cinema is a spacious movie theatre. It has 16 screens, stadium seating, highbacked loveseats, 8 inches of leg room in every row, and plenty of parking spaces. Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Dr (corner of Hwy 370/Ft Crook), ☏ +1 402 293-5000. The Lied Center features an indoor walking track, a fully equipped weight room, batting cages, swimming pool, basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court, and a softball field. 2 Haworth Park (Mission Avenue & Payne Drive), ☏ +1 402 293-3142. 153 acres centered on the Missouri River. It has places for both RV and tent camping. It features a marina, 3 soccer fields, two fully lite baseball diamonds, 3 fully lite tennis courts, playground equipment, restrooms, electric RV pad hook ups, grills and picnic tables. Fontenelle Hills Golf Course, 1102 Country Club Ct, ☏ +1 402 292-2500. 18 holes in Bellevue's lush forest area. It features a lounge, 250 seat banquet facility, pro shop, and it's open to the public.
Chipotle, Cornhusker Road. Delicious burritos in a modern atmosphere. Stella's, North Galvin Rd. A real blue-collar American burger joint. La Mesa, South Fort Crook Rd (by Highway 370 exit and Offutt AFB). Immaculate Mexican food experience. This building is enormous and is built like an old Mexican mission. Ornate decor inside is all authentic from Mexico. Swine Dining BBQ, 204 E. Mission Ave.. Started out on the BBQ Competition circuit and cooking for friends, then selling roadside BBQ and at last a restaurant. cheap.
DJ's Dugout, 2440 Cornhusker Rd, ☏ +1 402 292-9096. A top notch sports bar. It has great American style food and it has keno, competitive TV quizzes, and big screen TVs. Jammer's Pub (South Galvin Rd and Highway 370). Roman Coin Pizza and Varsity's Sports Bar, 3504 Samson Way (Corner of Highway 370 and 36th street), ☏ +1 402 932-0303. Sports Bar with a lot of TVs for your viewing needs, enjoy great pizza and beverages.
1 Holiday Inn Express, 10804 S 15th St (south of Cornhusker Rd), ☏ +1 402 502-4500. (updated Feb 2019) 2 Imperial Motel, 1209 Fort Crook Rd N, ☏ +1 402 733-4889. Large rooms with kitchen and high speed internet. Kitchenette rooms have a full size refrigerator and oven. Microwave available as well. Regular rooms also have a small refrigerator. Many restaurants within 1 mile. (updated Feb 2019) 3 Baymont Inn, 305 Fort Crook Rd N, ☏ +1 402 293-1600. 59 rooms, sauna, weight room, Jacuzzi, refrigerator, recliner, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, in every room. Restaurants on each side of motel.
The primary north-south arteries are Highway 75 (the Kennedy Freeway) and Fort Crook Road. Both roads link to Interstate 80 north of Bellevue in South Omaha. Highway 370 and Cornhusker Road are major east-west arterials. Interstate 29, in Iowa, can be reached by following Highway 370 through Olde Towne Bellevue and crossing the Missouri River.
There are three main roads that will lead you around Bellevue. The oldest being Mission Ave. This will take you through Bellevue's historic Olde Towne area. Cornhusker Road will take you through one of the newer parts of town, Wolf Creek. Highway 370 will take you past the Twin Creek area.
Travel tips adapted from Bellevue (Nebraska) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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