Origin
Stanton, NE
Night in Stanton on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Trip from Stanton, NE to Bellevue, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanton, NE
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Bellevue, NE
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Trip Overview
This 115-mile journey from Stanton to Bellevue, Nebraska, is a straightforward drive that can easily be accomplished in about 2 hours and 18 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Highway 30 and Highway 275, offering a highway-focused experience through the heart of the Great Plains. Since there are no designated stops, you can tailor your journey to your preferences. This drive is ideal for a single day, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Stanton, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 30 | 20 mi | 21m |
| Road W | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Highway 275 | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Highway 57 | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| L-28B | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Highway 91 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Highway 77 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| I 80 | 6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 30
— 20 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton, NE and Bellevue, NE.
1
Start on Ivy Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Ivy Street
2
Continue on N-57
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
3
Continue on N-57
392 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 57
4
Continue on N-57
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 57
5
Continue on N-57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Road 3
6
Turn left onto N-91
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Road W
7
Continue on N-91
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 91
8
Continue on N-91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on N-91
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 91
10
Turn right onto US 275; N-91
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 275
11
Continue on US 77; US 275; N-91
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on L-28B
11 mi
·
13 min
·
L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 680, I 80
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 680 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 680
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 680
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
19
Merge onto I 80
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South: Bellevue
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 75 south
23
Merge onto US 75
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Kennedy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cornhusker Road
25
Keep slight left at fork
169 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Bellevue
26
Turn left onto Cornhusker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cornhusker Road
27
Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvell Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on South Harvell Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harvell Drive
29
Turn straight onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Franklin Street
30
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Mission Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Main Street
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 115-mile trip, departing anytime works well, but an early start allows for maximum flexibility upon arrival in Bellevue. With only a 2-hour 18-minute duration and an $18 fuel cost, you won't need to worry about extensive stops or budgeting for multiple fuel fill-ups. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 20 miles on Highway 30, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach that point. Since this is a single-day drive, you can easily manage your time and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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 57.5 miles from Stanton, NE, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stanton, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Stanton, NE
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Stanton, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 30 for about 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Stanton, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 65.2 and 114.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30
Merge onto US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
96.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 680, I 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 680, I 80
7
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 680 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 680 South
6
111.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bellevue
6
114.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
East Mission Avenue
Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.98 one way
$35.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Fremont, NE
58 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
2h 18m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 68% of the route utilizing main roads like Highway 30 and Highway 275. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 20 miles on Highway 30, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is defined by its straightforward nature, designed for efficient travel across the Great Plains. While not overly complex, the road network provides a clear path, minimizing navigational challenges and maximizing your time on the move.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on Highway 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 30 and Road W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65.2 miles in near US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 115 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 65.2 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Stanton, NE to Bellevue, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
106 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 115 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on Highway 30. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 65.2 miles (US 30; US 77; US 275 / Highway 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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