How far is Beatrice, NE from Ogallala, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Ogallala, NE is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and Ogallala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Ogallala.
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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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Turn right onto Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Continue on 420th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
241.8 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
1322 ft · 32 sec · East A Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
100 m · 12 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Spruce Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and Ogallala.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Beatrice and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogallala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Ogallala?
The road trip is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Beatrice and 153 miles from Ogallala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Beatrice and Ogallala, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beatrice and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ogallala.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Ogallala. Straight-line distance: 267.13 mi (429.91 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ogallala
City in Keith County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.1280500, -101.7196200 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ogallala (-101.71962, 41.12805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.85 | $91.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.17 | $100.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.18 | $114.35 |
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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