How far is Beatrice, NE from McCook, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to McCook, NE is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and McCook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and McCook.
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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
55 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6 & 34
18.1 mi · 21 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
15.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on East B Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East B Street
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Turn right onto Norris Avenue
1213 ft · 24 sec · Norris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and McCook.
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
55 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beatrice and Sunny near McCook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to McCook?
The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Beatrice and 105.9 miles from McCook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beatrice and Sunny near McCook.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
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 Campbell.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and McCook. Straight-line distance: 204.62 mi (329.31 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCook
McCook is a city in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
| Population | 7,499 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019500, -100.6257100 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norris Avenue (-100.625785, 40.201952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.77 | $69.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
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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