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Trip from Bellevue, NE to Alliance, NE

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 4m

Distance

420.2 mi

676 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
7h 56m ★
6 AM
8h 4m
8 AM
8h 21m
10 AM
8h 10m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 11m
5 PM
8h 20m
8 PM
7h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bellevue, NE

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Alliance, NE

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 420.2-mile journey from Bellevue, Nebraska, to Alliance, Nebraska, a drive that will take approximately 8 hours and 4 minutes. This is a highway-focused trip, with 76% of the route utilizing major roadways like Highway 2 and I-80. Given the duration, it's best split over two days, with an estimated fuel cost of $66. You'll traverse the heart of the Great Plains, experiencing a consistent landscape throughout. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the drive.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210.1 miles from Bellevue, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 2 150 mi 2h 53m
I 80 126.1 mi 2h 10m
Southwest 1st Street 82.4 mi 1h 37m
West Highway 2 15.7 mi 18m
Highway 370 12.1 mi 17m
Perkins Road 8.3 mi 9m
State Highway 2 6 mi 6m
US Highway 281 4.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Highway 2 — 150 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Alliance, NE.

1

Start on Main Street

73 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto Galvin Road South

412 ft · 10 sec · Galvin Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto Galvin Road South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Galvin Road South
5

Turn left onto Harlan Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Harlan Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on N-370

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 370
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 80 West: Lincoln Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 80

126 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 80
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
11

Merge onto US 34; US 281; I 80 Alt

4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 281
12

Continue on US 281; N-2; I 80 Alt

4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281
13

Take the exit onto N-2

0.3 mi · 36 sec · N-2
Toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow
14

Continue on N-2

16 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
15

Continue on N-2

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
16

Continue on N-2

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Highway 2
17

Continue on N-2; N-92

2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
18

Continue on N-2; N-92

67 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Highway 2
19

Continue on N-2

0.7 mi · 44 sec · Court Street
20

Continue on N-2

25 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
21

Continue on N-2

82 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Southwest 1st Street
22

Continue on N-2

0.5 mi · 37 sec · 1st Street
23

Continue on N-2

6.0 mi · 6 min · State Highway 2
24

Continue on N-2

8.3 mi · 9 min · Perkins Road
25

Continue on N-2

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 3rd Street
26

Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
27

Turn left onto East 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 8th Street
28

Turn left onto Laramie Avenue

184 ft · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Laramie Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider starting early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to split it over two days. With 420.2 miles to cover and a fuel cost around $66, pacing your stops will be key. Aim to break up the longest stretch of 150 miles on Highway 2 with a planned rest or refueling stop. Since the drive is best suited for two days, identify a midpoint for an overnight stay to avoid fatigue and enjoy the journey without rushing.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.1 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 92 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 210.1 miles or 3h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 210.1 miles or 3h 56m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alliance, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellevue, NE

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Alliance, NE

Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Bellevue, NE.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 2 for about 150 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Kearney, NE

210 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Kearney, NE

Overnight Options

Night 1

Kearney, NE

210 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Kearney, NE after about 210 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lincoln, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kearney, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210.1 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ken & Dale's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alliance, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 420.2

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13087627252

Visit website

Korean House Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Nebraska

0.9 mi

Jade Palace Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bellevue, Nebraska

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Light House Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Nebraska

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+15317720137

Visit website

Light House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Nebraska

0.2 mi

Ken & Dale's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 420.2

Alliance, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13087627252

Visit website

Korean House Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14022913900

Jade Palace Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14022938089

Visit website

La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14027338754

Visit website

Shoemakers Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60

Lincoln, Nebraska

Hours: 5:30 am–9 pm

+14024741775

Visit website

The Special Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14028840441

Visit website

The Chocolate Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.1

Grand Island, Nebraska

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13086750664

Visit website

Roma Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+14029165820

Visit website

The Light House Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+15317720137

Visit website

Light House Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+15317720402

Visit website

Rath's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.1

Aurora, Nebraska

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14026944607

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 300.2

Thedford, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bellevue, Nebraska

+18333994638

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InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bellevue, Nebraska

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bellevue, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 30

Ashland, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14029442523

Visit website

Edgerton Explorit Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 120.1

Aurora, Nebraska

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14026944032

Visit website

Lake Manawa State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: 4 am–10:30 pm

+17123660220

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 141.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Mission Avenue

Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Galvin Road South

Turn right onto Galvin Road South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Galvin Road South

Keep slight left at fork onto Galvin Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
14.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn left toward I 80 West: Lincoln

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 West: Lincoln
7
141.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.69 one way

$131.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $72.13 $144.26
premium $4.89 $80.86 $161.73
diesel $5.61 $92.77 $185.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$196–$306

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 147 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 126.1 1 $44.12 $20.17
Efficient EV 105.1 1 $36.77 $16.81
EV Truck/SUV 168.1 2 $58.83 $26.89

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, NE

Evening in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

8:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alliance, NE

Evening in Alliance on Saturday

Local time

7:18 PM

MDT

Current temp

81°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

8h 4m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily a highway experience, with 76% of the 420.2 miles on major roads. You'll encounter long stretches of open road, including a significant 150-mile segment on Highway 2. While I-80 offers efficient travel, Highway 2 provides a more direct, two-lane experience through the landscape. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of your 8-hour journey, with the road primarily characterized by its focus on covering distance efficiently across the Great Plains.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150 mi on Highway 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 2 and I 80. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 420.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Galvin Road South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Galvin Road South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellevue, NE to Alliance, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Hastings along the way.

Hastings

141.2 mi in | ~2h 34m

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 150 miles on Highway 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 210 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Alliance, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Galvin Road South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Galvin Road South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alliance, NE before the return drive.

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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