Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
298.1 mi
480 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Sutherland, NE
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The drive from Bellevue, NE to Sutherland, NE covers 298.1 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, Highway 370, N-25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 280.4 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 280.4 mi | 4h 44m |
| Highway 370 | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| N-25 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Harlan Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 30 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Galvin Road South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 132 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,043 veh/hr typical · worst 1,479
Quietest
2 AM
~121 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Sutherland, NE.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
Keep slight left at fork onto Galvin Road South
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
Continue on N-370
Turn left
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn right onto N-25; I 80 Alt
At end of road, turn left onto US 30; I 80 Alt
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 66 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sutherland, NE than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bellevue, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 298.1 miles and 5h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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.
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149 miles from Bellevue, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 280.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Galvin Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 80 West: Lincoln
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$46.22 one way
$92.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $50.68 | $101.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.84 | $115.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $65.71 | $131.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.30 | $14.31 |
| Efficient EV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.08 | $11.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.2 | 1 | $41.73 | $19.08 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bellevue on Wednesday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Sutherland on Wednesday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
89°F
Parkview, NE
149 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
298.1 mi in 5h 13m, mostly highway — 280.4 mi of that is on I 80.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Highway 370. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Mission Avenue.
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 298.1 miles you will encounter 9 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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,018 ft
Total Descent
90 ft
Highest Point
2,961 ft
~298.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,928 ft
Founded 1822
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
Sutherland is a small town in Lincoln County, Nebraska. The 2005 population was 1,223, and Sutherland has been named the fastest growing community in Nebraska outside of the Omaha/Lincoln metro area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 298.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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