Bellevue, NE to Macy, NE is 89.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via I 29 and Highway 75, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily through the Great Plains region, keeping you within Nebraska for the entire journey. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience that makes for an efficient trip. If you're looking for a quick, no-fuss connection between these two points, this route fits the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 29
68.9 mi
1h 15m
Highway 75
8.4 mi
9m
State Highway 175
6.3 mi
8m
Bunge Avenue
3.1 mi
4m
East Mission Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
7th Street
0.6 mi
1m
Yellow Smoke Road
0.5 mi
1m
4th Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 68.9 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Macy, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
73 ft·7 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Mission Avenue
3
Continue on CR H10
0.2 mi·24 sec·Bellevue Bridge
4
Continue on CR H10
3.1 mi·4 min·Bunge Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
6
Merge onto I 29; US 275
8.2 mi·9 min·I 29; US 275
7
Continue on I 29; US 6
61 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 29; US 6
Toward I 29 North: Sioux CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska
9
Turn left onto IA 175
6.3 mi·8 min·State Highway 175
10
Continue on N-51
0.6 mi·1 min·7th Street
11
Turn right onto US 75
0.4 mi·38 sec·4th Avenue
12
Continue on US 75
8.4 mi·9 min·Highway 75
13
Turn left onto Yellow Smoke Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Yellow Smoke Road
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Main Street
15
Turn left onto Skunk Hollow Drive
39 ft·1 sec·Skunk Hollow Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Skunk Hollow Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour 45 minutes, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. You can depart Bellevue, NE at your leisure, but aim to leave before late afternoon to avoid arriving in Macy, NE after dark. With no designated stops, you have flexibility; however, it’s always wise to fill up your fuel tank before departing Bellevue, as the longest stretch without a significant town is considerable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially after leaving I 29, to ensure a smooth arrival.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.9 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, NE
This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bellevue, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 68.9 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 80.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Mission Avenue
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
73.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska
4
73.5 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|IA 175 / State Highway 175
Turn left onto IA 175 / State Highway 175
Navigation decision point
4
80.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|US 75 / 4th Avenue
Turn right onto US 75 / 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.04 one way
$28.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.41
$30.83
premium
$4.89
$17.28
$34.56
diesel
$5.61
$19.83
$39.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.9
0
$9.43
$4.31
Efficient EV
22.5
0
$7.86
$3.59
EV Truck/SUV
35.9
0
$12.57
$5.75
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bellevue, NE
Night
in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Macy, NE
Night
in Macy on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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.
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
1h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 93% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant stretch, 68.9 miles, on I 29, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to Highway 75 and then State Highway 175, maintaining a high-speed character for most of its 89.8 miles. It’s a drive where you can maintain steady progress, making it feel quite efficient.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.9 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and Highway 75. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bellevue, NE to Macy, NE is easy. At 1h 45m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 73.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Macy, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur Nebraska along the way.
Decatur Nebraska
73.2 mi in|~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 68.9 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 73.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macy, NE before heading back.
