Origin
Lincoln, NE
Night in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, 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
1h 12m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, NE
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Bellevue, NE
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Trip Overview
Lincoln, NE to Bellevue, NE is 55.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I 80, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region, making it a straightforward trip between two Nebraska locations. Given the short distance and duration, this is an ideal same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 32.5 mi | 32m |
| Highway 370 | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| North 56th Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cornhusker Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North 33rd Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Harlan Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 33rd Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Mission Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 32.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on B Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
B Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 33rd Street
3
Continue on North 33rd Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 33rd Street
4
Turn right onto US 6
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cornhusker Highway
5
Turn left onto L-55X
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 56th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 east
7
Merge onto I 80
32 mi
·
32 min
·
I 80
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 439
Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
9
Keep slight right at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 439
Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
10
Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 370
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlan Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Galvin Road South
13
Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Lincoln, 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 0.3 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 33rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 33rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
40.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 439
Toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
7
41.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 439
Toward NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Merge onto N-370; I 80 Alt / Highway 370
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
West Mission Avenue
Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Gretna, NE
28 mi in
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
24 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 12m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 80 and Highway 370. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.5 miles on I 80, offering a good opportunity to maintain speed. The drive transitions from I 80 to Highway 370, and then to North 56th Street, suggesting a mix of interstate cruising and slightly more local road travel as you approach your destination. Expect a steady, predictable driving experience for the most part.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 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 370. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South 33rd Street.
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 55.8 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: at 0.3 miles (South 33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Lincoln, NE
Full guide →Lincoln is the capital and second largest city of Nebraska, U.S. As the state capital, it offers several historical sites, as well as museums, art galleries, and other cultural venues.
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 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 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 0.3 miles (South 33rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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