How far is Beatrice, NE from Blair, NE?

The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Blair, NE is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.51 mi
01h 49m
Flight
93.98 mi
151.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.51 mi
Kilometers
182.67 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Beatrice
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatrice
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Blair
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beatrice
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Waverly
NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Beatrice
58.2 mi
00h 54m
To Blair
55.4 mi
00h 54m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto North 6th Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 77

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77

  6. 6

    Continue on South 12th Street

    5 mi · 5 min · South 12th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete

    1932 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Roca Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Roca Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 14th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest 12th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Denton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Denton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 77

    1.1 km · 52 sec · US Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on Homestead Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport

    2879 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    2485 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 680 north

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 133

    9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30

    13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30

    3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30

  27. 27

    Continue on South 19th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Street

    2694 ft · 59 sec · South Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    1452 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Front Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Front Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
48.4 mi · 43%
Highway 77
16.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 133
11 mi · 10%
I 680 North
7.22 mi · 6%
South 12th Street
4.97 mi · 4%
Homestead Expressway
4.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 54m from Beatrice
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beatrice and Sunny near Blair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Beatrice and 55.4 miles from Blair.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beatrice and Sunny near Blair.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, 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 Waverly.

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

62 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Blair. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 km).

Beatrice

#1 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.16 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.32 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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

There is no time difference between Beatrice and Blair. The current time is 18:37:05.

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.