Origin
Ashland, NE
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, NE to Bellevue, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, NE
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Bellevue, NE
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Trip Overview
This quick 29.1-mile drive from Ashland to Bellevue, Nebraska, will take you about 41 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical option for getting between these two Great Plains communities. The route primarily utilizes Highway 370 and Highway 6, with a significant portion on I-80, making it a convenient and efficient journey. You'll find this drive to be practical and no-nonsense, ideal for those prioritizing direct travel within Nebraska.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 370 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Highway 6 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| I 80 | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| Harlan Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Mission Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Highway 31 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Galvin Road South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 370
— 11.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on N-66
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 14th Street
2
Continue on N-66
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Highway 66
3
Enter roundabout onto US 6; I 80 Alt
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 6
4
Continue on US 6; I 80 Alt
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 6
5
Turn right onto N-31; I 80 Alt
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Highway 31
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 east
7
Merge onto I 80
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 439
Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
9
Keep slight right at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 439
Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
10
Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Galvin Road South
13
Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; I 80 Alt / Highway 6
Enter roundabout onto US 6; I 80 Alt / Highway 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 439
Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 439
Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Mission Avenue
Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's 87% highway, giving you a feel for the open road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.8 miles on Highway 370, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While mostly highway, the route provides a mix that keeps things interesting as you transition between different road types. The overall profile is a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely maintain consistent speeds for much of the journey. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and straightforward navigation through the Great Plains landscape.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Highway 370.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 370 and Highway 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 6; I 80 Alt / Highway 6.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 6; I 80 Alt / Highway 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Highway 370. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bellevue, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 6; I 80 Alt / Highway 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, NE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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