Bellevue to Hebron is 147.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 47 minutes via I 80 and Highway 370, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Nebraska, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively short, direct trip between these two points, well within the scope of a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.9 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
85.3 mi
1h 29m
South Lincoln Avenue
46.4 mi
50m
Highway 370
12.1 mi
17m
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
2m
East Mission Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Lincoln Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Galvin Road South
0.4 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,434 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,912
Quietest
2 AM
~132 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Hebron, 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: LincolnUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 80
85 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 80
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 81: York, Geneva
10
Turn left onto US 81; I 80 Alternate
46 mi·50 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto S-85H
0.7 mi·2 min·Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn left onto South 7th Street
70 ft·3 sec·South 7th Street
13
Arrive at destination
South 7th Street
Trip Plan
Plan to leave Bellevue in the morning to make the most of the daylight for your 2 hour 47 minute drive. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility on when and where to take a break, but it's wise to fuel up before leaving Bellevue, as the estimated fuel cost is $26. The longest stretch without a break is 85.3 miles on I 80, so consider a brief pause just before transitioning off the interstate if needed. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.9 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, NE
This is one driving day of about 147.7 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bellevue, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
5
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|Harlan Drive
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.56 one way
$49.11 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$26.75
$53.50
premium
$5.18
$30.14
$60.28
diesel
$5.35
$31.11
$62.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.3
0
$15.51
$7.09
Efficient EV
36.9
0
$12.92
$5.91
EV Truck/SUV
59.1
0
$20.68
$9.45
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Bellevue, NE
Afternoon
in Bellevue on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 to 9 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 2 at 9:44PM CDT until June 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 7:41PM MDT until June 2 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Destination
Hebron, NE
Afternoon
in Hebron on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SE 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 2 at 9:44PM CDT until June 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 7:41PM MDT until June 2 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
66°F
Lincoln, NE
74 mi in
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the drive on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 85.3 miles on I 80, offering a consistent cruising experience. After that, the route transitions to surface roads like South Lincoln Avenue and Highway 370, so expect a change in speed and traffic patterns. The majority of the drive will feel like rural cruising on well-maintained roads.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.3 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and South Lincoln Avenue. You will hit about 10 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 Effort5/10
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 147.7 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,641 ft1,033 ft
Total Climb
782 ft
Total Descent
349 ft
Highest Point
1,641 ft
~116.1 mi in
Elevation Range
608 ft
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 Hebron, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Geneva along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 147.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.3 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hebron, NE before heading back.
