How far is Beatrice, NE from Minden, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Minden, NE is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Minden.
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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
23.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Highway 10
14.2 mi · 17 min · Highway 10
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1137 ft · 57 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn sharp left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and Minden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 4
Turn right onto Highway 4
26 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beatrice and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Minden?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Beatrice and 67.9 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beatrice and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minden.
Stop Ideas Near Edgar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Minden. Straight-line distance: 116.92 mi (188.17 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minden
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,020 |
| Coordinates | 40.4986300, -98.9478600 |
| Altitude | 662 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-98.94786, 40.49863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
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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