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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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 01h 35m.
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.
Village in Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto North 6th Street
810 ft · 37 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Continue on East Scott Road
2304 ft · 48 sec · East Scott Road
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Continue on East US Highway 136
7.8 mi · 10 min · East US Highway 136
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Turn right onto East State Highway 4
5.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
9.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 50/4
1.2 mi · 1 min · Highway 50/4
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 50/4
148 m · 7 sec · Highway 50/4
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Continue on Highway 4
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Wyoming Street
1482 ft · 30 sec · Wyoming Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 4
1829 ft · 42 sec · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Street
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Continue on Highway 4
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 4
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Continue on 714 Road
9 mi · 11 min · 714 Road
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Turn right onto 639 Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 639 Avenue
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Continue on 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Turn left onto 712 Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Table Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 62.13 mi (99.99 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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