How far is Alliance, NE from Beatrice, NE?

The driving distance from Alliance, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 403.9 miles (650 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
403.92 mi
06h 28m
Flight
342.67 mi
551.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.67 mi
Kilometers
551.47 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.92 mi
Kilometers
650.04 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beatrice
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alliance
2026-04-23T02:04
Arrive Beatrice
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alliance
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Berwyn
NE

Township in Custer County, Nebraska

From Alliance
198.5 mi
03h 14m
To Beatrice
205.4 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 35 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alliance and Beatrice.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alliance and Beatrice.

  1. 1

    Start on Laramie Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · West 8th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1660 ft · 42 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Perkins Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 2

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 2

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2

  12. 12

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    50.6 mi · 59 min · Jewett Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South E Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2

  16. 16

    Continue on West Highway 2

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward US 281 South, NE 2 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 281

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 east

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 420th Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 80E

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Highway 33

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Highway 103

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 103

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4

    8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    925 ft · 34 sec · North 5th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    106 m · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance and Beatrice.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
88.4 mi · 22%
Highway 2
74.2 mi · 18%
I 80 east
56.8 mi · 14%
Jewett Avenue
50.6 mi · 13%
Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 6%
Highway 103
22.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 2

Continue on State Highway 2

82.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
342.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwyn
03h 14m from Alliance
Leave By
11:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alliance and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alliance to Beatrice?

The road trip is about 403.9 miles (650 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berwyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.5 miles from Alliance and 205.4 miles from Beatrice.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.74 one way or $107.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alliance and Beatrice, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alliance and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.

Stop Ideas Near Berwyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berwyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berwyn.

RAIL

Holdrege

102 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 342.67 mi (551.47 km).

Alliance

#1 Alliance

City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States

Population8,029
Coordinates42.1016300, -102.8721500
Altitude1209
CountryUnited States
Beatrice

#2 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,264
Coordinates40.2680600, -96.7469700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.25 gal
53.95 L · about $53.74
Round trip
$107.47
28.5 gal · 107.9 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.3 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.74 $107.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.61 $121.21
Premium $4.65 $66.32 $132.64
Diesel $5.30 $75.58 $151.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alliance, NE and Beatrice, NE. The current time in Alliance is 02:04:27, although it is 03:04:27 in Beatrice.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.