How far is Beatrice, NE from Falls City, NE?

The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Falls City, NE is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
72.87 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.13 mi
99.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.13 mi
Kilometers
99.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.87 mi
Kilometers
117.27 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls City
Wed, Apr 15, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Beatrice
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatrice
2026-04-15T01:21
Arrive Falls City
Wed, Apr 15, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Table Rock
NE

Village in Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States

From Beatrice
36.4 mi
00h 47m
To Falls City
36.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Falls City.

  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

    810 ft · 37 sec · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Scott Road

    2304 ft · 48 sec · East Scott Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 136

    7.8 mi · 10 min · East US Highway 136

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East State Highway 4

    5.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 4

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 4

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 4

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 4

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 4

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 50/4

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Highway 50/4

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 50/4

    148 m · 7 sec · Highway 50/4

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 4

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 4

  13. 13

    Continue on Wyoming Street

    1482 ft · 30 sec · Wyoming Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 4

    1829 ft · 42 sec · Highway 4

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 4

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 4

  17. 17

    Continue on 714 Road

    9 mi · 11 min · 714 Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 639 Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 639 Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on 639 Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · 639 Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 712 Road

    12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 651 Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Harlan Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 16th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 4
25.7 mi · 35%
712 Road
12.1 mi · 17%
714 Road
8.96 mi · 12%
East US Highway 136
7.78 mi · 11%
East State Highway 4
5.51 mi · 8%
651 Boulevard
4.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

712 Road

Turn left onto 712 Road

12.1 mi · 00h 14m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Table Rock
00h 47m from Beatrice
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beatrice and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Falls City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Falls City?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Table Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Beatrice and 36.5 miles from Falls City.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beatrice and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Falls City.

Stop Ideas Near Table Rock

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

88 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 62.13 mi (99.99 km).

Beatrice

#1 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,264
Coordinates40.2680600, -96.7469700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Falls City

#2 Falls City

City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,117
Coordinates40.0608400, -95.6019300
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Beatrice (-96.74697, 40.26806)
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beatrice and Falls City. The current time is 01:21:31.

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.