How far is Beatrice, NE from Alliance, NE?

The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Alliance, NE is about 435.2 miles (700.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.7 miles (551.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
435.2 mi
06h 30m
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
435.2 mi
Kilometers
700.39 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM MDT
Return by in Beatrice
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatrice
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
11:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beatrice
8:00 PM CDT
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 Beatrice
198.5 mi
03h 15m
To Alliance
236.7 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto North 6th Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ella Street

    1523 ft · 57 sec · Ella Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    115 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Highway 4

    8.5 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 103

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 103

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 80E

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E

  15. 15

    Continue on 420th Road

    8.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 281

    4.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 281

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow

    1354 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Highway 2

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2

  24. 24

    Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 2

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2

  26. 26

    Continue on South E Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 2

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2

  28. 28

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 2

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwest 1st Street

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street

  31. 31

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  33. 33

    Continue on Perkins Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1660 ft · 44 sec · East 3rd Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue

    1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Laramie Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2
150 mi · 34%
Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 19%
I 80 west
56.6 mi · 13%
Highway 103
22.4 mi · 5%
West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 4%
Highway 33
10 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southwest 1st Street

Continue on Southwest 1st Street

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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.5 mi
342.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berwyn
03h 15m from Beatrice
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beatrice and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 435.2 miles (700.4 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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 Beatrice and 236.7 miles from Alliance.

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 92.5 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 CDT. 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 $57.92 one way or $115.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beatrice and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alliance.

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 Beatrice and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 342.67 mi (551.47 km).

Beatrice

#1 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,264
Coordinates40.2680600, -96.7469700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Alliance

#2 Alliance

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

Population8,029
Coordinates42.1016300, -102.8721500
Altitude1209
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.36 gal
58.13 L · about $57.92
Round trip
$115.85
30.72 gal · 116.26 L
Estimated CO2
136.5 kg one way
Round trip: 273 kg / 602 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.92 $115.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.33 $130.65
Premium $4.65 $71.49 $142.97
Diesel $5.30 $81.47 $162.94

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Beatrice, NE and Alliance, NE. The current time in Beatrice is 18:38:38, although it is 17:38:38 in Alliance.

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.