How far is Beatrice, NE from Holdrege, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and Holdrege.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Holdrege.
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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
132 m · 19 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Ella Street
1523 ft · 57 sec · Ella Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
115 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto West Highway 4
8.5 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Continue on State Highway 4
742 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 15
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 4
6 mi · 8 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Francis Street
2531 ft · 51 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Highway 4
14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 4
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Highway 4
26 mi · 30 min · Highway 4
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Turn left onto Highway 14
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 4
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 4
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
45.6 mi · 53 min
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South East Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and Holdrege.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
45.6 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Beatrice and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Holdrege?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deweese is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Beatrice and 76.6 miles from Holdrege.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beatrice and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.
Stop Ideas Near Deweese
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 Deweese.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 138.61 mi (223.07 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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