How far is Albion, NE from Bellwood, NE?
The driving distance from Albion, NE to Bellwood, NE is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Platte County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Bellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Bellwood.
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Start on West State Street
1827 ft · 36 sec · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 14
626 ft · 8 sec · Highway 14
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Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Highway 39
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 39
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Turn left onto State Highway 63A
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 63A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto 45th Avenue
62 m · 4 sec · 45th Avenue
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn right onto 33rd Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · 33rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 41 Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · 41 Road
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Turn left onto Esplanade Street
1885 ft · 1 min · Esplanade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Esplanade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Bellwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 39
Continue on Highway 39
9.19 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Albion and Partly Cloudy near Bellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albion to Bellwood?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Albion and 28 miles from Bellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Albion and Partly Cloudy near Bellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 46.32 mi (74.55 km).
#1 Albion
City in and county seat of Boone County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.6908400, -98.0036700 |
| Altitude | 540 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellwood
Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 416 |
| Coordinates | 41.3427900, -97.2383700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellwood (-97.23837, 41.34279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.19 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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