Origin
Blair, NE
Night in Blair on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blair, NE to Bellevue, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blair, NE
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Bellevue, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Blair to Bellevue, you are looking at a straightforward 35.4-mile journey across the Nebraska Great Plains. Expect to spend about 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a quick one-day excursion. You will primarily utilize US Highway 75, the Kennedy Freeway, and the North Freeway to complete your transit. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this drive is as economical as it is direct. Because the entire route remains within the state of Nebraska, you won't need to worry about changing time zones or regional adjustments. It is a no-fuss, practical connector that gets you from point A to point B without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 75 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Kennedy Freeway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| North Freeway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Calhoun Boulevard | 3 mi | 3m |
| North 30th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway 75 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Harvell Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 75
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blair, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on Front Street
389 ft
·
21 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn left onto North 10th Street
317 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 10th Street
3
Turn right onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn left onto US 75
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 13th Street
5
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Calhoun Boulevard
6
Continue on US 75
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 75
7
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 14th Street
8
Continue on US 75
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 75
9
Continue on US 75
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 75
10
Continue on US 75
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mormon Bridge Road
11
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 680 East
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 680
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 680
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 13
Toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
14
Turn right onto L-28H
270 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 31st Street
15
Continue on US 75
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 30th Avenue
16
Continue on US 75
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North 30th Street
17
Turn straight onto US 75
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Highway 75
18
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Freeway
19
Merge onto I 480; US 75
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
20
Continue on I 480; US 75
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cornhusker Road
22
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Bellevue
23
Turn left onto Cornhusker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornhusker Road
24
Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvell Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on South Harvell Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harvell Drive
26
Turn straight onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Franklin Street
27
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Blair, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / Washington Street
Turn right onto US 30 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left toward I 680 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 680 East
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward 30th Street, Eppley Airfield
6
32 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bellevue
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East Mission Avenue
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Bellevue, NE
Night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with 65% of your time spent navigating major thoroughfares. You will experience a steady flow of traffic as you transition between the North Freeway and the Kennedy Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.2 miles on US Highway 75, providing a consistent pace for most of the trip. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding backroads, the route offers a reliable, predictable experience for commuters and travelers alike. Expect the road personality to shift from regional highway transit to more localized freeway travel as you approach your destination in Bellevue.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on US Highway 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 75 and Kennedy Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 30 / Washington Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 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.
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 Blair, NE to Bellevue, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Eppley Airfield along the way.
Eppley Airfield
18.4 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on US Highway 75. 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 Bellevue, 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: at 0.1 miles (US 30 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 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 Bellevue, 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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