Origin
Bellevue, NE
Night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Nebraska City, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, NE
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Nebraska City, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Bellevue, NE to Nebraska City, NE is 41.6 miles and takes about 49m via I 29 and State Highway 2, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short, manageable journey perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll primarily be on interstate and state highways, making for an efficient transit between these two Nebraska locations. Given the short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 32.1 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 2 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Bunge Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 4th Corso | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Highway 2 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 32.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Nebraska City, 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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bunge Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 29; US 275
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 29; US 275
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City
8
Turn right onto IA 2
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 2
9
Continue on N-2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highway 2
10
Turn right onto N-2 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Corso
11
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 1st Street
12
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.7 — 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
5
36.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City
4
36.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
IA 2 / State Highway 2
Turn right onto IA 2 / State Highway 2
Navigation decision point
4
39.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
N-2 Business / East 4th Corso
Turn right onto N-2 Business / East 4th Corso
Navigation decision point
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Nebraska City, NE
Night in Nebraska City on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
49m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 29 and State Highway 2. Expect a consistent pace, especially during the longest stretch of 32.1 miles on I 29. While it's a highway-centric journey, the transition onto State Highway 2 and Bunge Avenue as you approach Nebraska City will introduce a slight change in scenery and speed. The overall character is efficient and direct, designed for quick travel rather than leisurely cruising.
85% 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: 32.1 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Mission Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles (IA 2 / State Highway 2): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Nebraska City, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Nebr City along the way.
Nebr City
36.2 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 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 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles (IA 2 / State Highway 2): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nebraska City, 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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