How far is Auburn, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from Auburn, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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.
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Beatrice.
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Start on Central Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Highway 136
18.4 mi · 24 min · Highway 136
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street
2641 ft · 58 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 136
16 mi · 20 min · Highway 136
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Continue on East US Highway 136
3.8 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 136
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Continue on Railway Street
2314 ft · 33 sec · Railway Street
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Continue on East US Highway 136
9.5 mi · 12 min · East US Highway 136
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Continue on East Scott Road
2304 ft · 48 sec · East Scott Road
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Continue on Court Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
113 m · 13 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ella Street
2676 ft · 1 min · Ella Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
584 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn sharp left
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Beatrice.
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 136
Continue on Highway 136
18.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Auburn and 26.2 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh
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 Tecumseh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.21 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 40.3927800, -95.8388900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
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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