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Trip from La Vista, NE to Beatrice, 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 45m

Distance

91 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city ​​in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

La Vista, NE

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city in and the county seat of Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Beatrice, NE

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Trip Overview

This 91.1-mile drive from La Vista, Nebraska, to Beatrice, Nebraska, is a manageable 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more hands-on driving experience. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility to start your journey whenever suits you best. This trip is ideal for those who prefer a direct route without extensive highway time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.5 miles from La Vista, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 44.8 mi 46m
Highway 77 16.3 mi 17m
US 77 9.7 mi 11m
South 12th Street 6.8 mi 7m
US Highway 77 5.2 mi 5m
Harrison Street 3.6 mi 6m
North 6th Street 2.8 mi 5m
Park View Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 44.8 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vista, NE and Beatrice, NE.

1

Start on Lillian Avenue

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Lillian Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
3

Turn right onto N-85

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South 84th Street
4

Turn left onto Harrison Street

3.6 mi · 6 min · Harrison Street
5

Turn left onto Giles Road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Giles Road
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 80 West
7

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 46 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 77; I 80 Alt

0.5 mi · 55 sec · US 77; I 80 Alt
Exit 397 Toward US 77 South: Beatrice
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 77

9.1 mi · 11 min · US 77
Exit 397 Toward US 77 South: Beatrice
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Continue on US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
12

Continue on US 77

3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
13

Continue on US 77

16 mi · 17 min · Highway 77
14

Continue on US 77

2.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street
15

Turn slight right

92 ft · 13 sec
16

Turn left

81 ft · 6 sec
17

Turn right

37 ft · 2 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 30-minute duration, you can easily complete this 91.1-mile journey in a single day. Leaving La Vista mid-morning will give you ample time to reach Beatrice without feeling rushed, and you can plan to arrive in Beatrice in time for lunch or an afternoon activity. Since there are no mandatory stops and the fuel cost is a low $14, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns; the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll want to stay aware of your navigation, especially as you transition between Park View Boulevard, South 84th Street, and Harrison Street.

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 45.5 miles from La Vista, NE, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 20 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.5 miles or 52m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beatrice, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving La Vista, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from La Vista, NE

This is one driving day of about 91 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from La Vista, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 44.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Lancaster County, and capital of the State of Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NE

46 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.

Popular next leg

Lincoln, NE to Beatrice, NE

40.8 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Ashland, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from La Vista, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Azteca | Family Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14028966766

Visit website

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

La Vista, Nebraska

0.7 mi

Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Vista, Nebraska

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mana Games Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, Nebraska

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+14024136967

Visit website

The Mill Coffee & Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, Nebraska

2.8 mi

Coffee Society Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Vista, Nebraska

2.6 mi

Azteca | Family Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14028966766

Visit website

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

Visit website

Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14025921332

Visit website

Thai Orchids Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14025926877

Visit website

Maria's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14025923623

Visit website

Korea Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14025054089

Visit website

La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Papillion, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14025930983

Visit website

Lemon Tree Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15317720709

Visit website

Mana Games Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 52

Lincoln, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+14024136967

Visit website

The Mill Coffee & Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.5

Lincoln, Nebraska

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14024139191

Visit website

Coffee Society Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14027620332

Visit website

Chirpy's Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Papillion, Nebraska

Hours: 8:30 am–6 pm

+14028307626

Visit website

Omaha Tower Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+14025022850

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 12–7 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 13

Gretna, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.5

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 13

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13

Gretna, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Papillion, NE

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.5

Ashland, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14029442523

Visit website

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52

Lincoln, Nebraska

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14024722637

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Park View Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
50.1 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 77; I 80 Alt

Take the exit onto US 77; I 80 Alt toward US 77 South: Beatrice

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 397 Toward US 77 South: Beatrice
6
50.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 77

Keep slight left at fork onto US 77 toward US 77 South: Beatrice

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 397 Toward US 77 South: Beatrice
6
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 77 / US Highway 77

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77 / US Highway 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.23 one way

$28.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.62 $31.24
premium $4.89 $17.51 $35.02
diesel $5.61 $20.09 $40.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.3 0 $9.56 $4.37
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.96 $3.64
EV Truck/SUV 36.4 0 $12.74 $5.82

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

La Vista, NE

Late night in La Vista on Sunday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beatrice, NE

Late night in Beatrice on Sunday

Local time

4:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Lincoln, NE

46 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

2 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

1h 45m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate primarily using Park View Boulevard, South 84th Street, and Harrison Street. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making frequent adjustments. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' to note due to the local road nature, the constant turns will keep your attention. This driving profile is well-suited for those who enjoy a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than a high-speed transit.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and Highway 77. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.

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 91 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles (US 77; I 80 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 91 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on I 80. 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 Beatrice, 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 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.1 miles (US 77; I 80 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beatrice, 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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