Origin
Bellevue, NE
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bellevue to Omaha is a quick, straightforward 11-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. Because the trip is entirely within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. This route is perfectly suited for a single day, or even just a quick morning or afternoon outing. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a very budget-friendly trip that doesn't require any overnight planning. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Harvell Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Harvell Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Cornhusker Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennedy Freeway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on Main Street
73 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
3
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto South Harvell Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harvell Drive
5
Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvell Drive
6
Continue on Cornhusker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornhusker Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 75 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 480; US 75
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Mission Avenue
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 75 / Kennedy Freeway
Merge onto US 75 / Kennedy Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Omaha, NE
Late night in Omaha on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
23 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
17m 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 highway-focused drive, as 61% of your journey will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will primarily navigate via the Kennedy Freeway, the Gerald R. Ford Expressway, and Harvell Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 5.3 miles along the Kennedy Freeway, allowing for a steady pace during the heart of the trip. While the route is short, it moves quickly, transitioning from the suburban feel of Bellevue into the busier corridors of Omaha. You should be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic as you transition between these key arterial roads.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Kennedy Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kennedy Freeway and Gerald R Ford Expressway. You will hit about 6 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
5/10
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 11 miles you will encounter 6 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Omaha, NE
Full guide →Omaha is the largest city in the US state of Nebraska, with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Kennedy Freeway. 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 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Omaha, 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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