Origin
Bellevue, NE
Night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, NE to Tecumseh, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Tecumseh, NE
Merve Tuncay
Trip Overview
Bellevue, NE to Tecumseh, NE is 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m via Highway 50 and Highway 370, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey through the Nebraska landscape. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the trip, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to easily reach your destination and return without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Bellevue, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 50 | 26 mi | 30m |
| Highway 370 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 50 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| South 30th Road | 9 mi | 10m |
| North 30th Road | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Harlan Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Mission Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Park Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 50
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, NE and Tecumseh, 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
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NE 50
8
Keep slight left at fork
275 ft
·
9 sec
Toward NE 50 South
9
Turn left onto N-50
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 50
10
Continue on N-50
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 50
11
Continue on N-50
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
North 30th Road
12
Continue on N-50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
13
Continue on N-50
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South 30th Road
14
Continue on N-50
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 50
15
Continue on N-50
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North 13th Street
16
Turn straight onto N-50
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North 12th Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
493 ft
·
23 sec
·
South 3rd Street
19
Turn right onto Clay Street
191 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clay Street
20
Continue on Clay Street
134 ft
·
12 sec
·
Clay Street
21
Arrive at destination
Clay Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 1.5-hour drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour traffic around Bellevue and arrive in Tecumseh with plenty of daylight. With only 68.8 miles to cover, you likely won't need to plan for extensive stops, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge. The longest stretch without significant turn-offs is 26 miles on Highway 50, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that section.
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 34.4 miles from Bellevue, NE, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26 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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tecumseh, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 68.8 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bellevue, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 50 for about 26 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — 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
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NE 50 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NE 50 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.76 one way
$21.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Tecumseh, NE
Night in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Louisville, NE
34 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
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
1h 30m 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 route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 26 miles on Highway 50, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. The roads are designed for efficient travel, meaning you won't find many abrupt changes in scenery or road conditions. This straightforward character makes it easy to settle into a rhythm as you cover the distance between Bellevue and Tecumseh.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on Highway 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 50 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 68.8 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.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.6
Papillon, NE
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteScooter's Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
The Beanery
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 7.6
Papillion, NE
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: sunrise-sunset
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 7.6
Papillion, NE
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteAJ's Coffee House
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 45.9
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Wolf Creek, NE
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-21:30; Su 05:30-21:00
Visit websiteLuigi's
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Bellevue, NE
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteEarly Bird
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.6
Visit website
Subway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.6
Papillion, NE
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Visit websiteCopps Pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.6
Papillion, NE
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su...
Visit websiteDQ Grill & Chill
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bellevue, NE
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 7.6
Papillion, NE
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteTecumseh Historical Marker
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 68.8
Tecumseh, NE
Thor MTB Trailhead
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
FAMCamp
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Camp Wakonda
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Camp Logan Fontenelle
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Waterfowl Observation
Viewpoint
Early in the drive, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 15.3
Johnson County Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 68.8
Tecumseh, NE
Fontenelle Bank - County Courthouse Historical Marker
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Bellevue Depot Historical Marker
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
First Presbyterian Church Historical Marker
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Atlas Launch Facility 551-1
Military
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 38.2
Visit website
Otoe County Museum of Memories
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 45.9
Syracuse, NE
Hours: Su 13:30-16:00
Visit websiteRV Storage Lot
Caravan_site
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
FAMCamp
Caravan_site
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
FAMCamp
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Camp Wakonda
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Sunrise Motel
Motel
Near the start, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Camp Logan Fontenelle
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on Highway 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tecumseh, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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): 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 Tecumseh, 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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