How far is Beatrice, NE from Plattsmouth, NE?

The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Plattsmouth, NE is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.6 mi
01h 55m
Flight
68.51 mi
110.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.6 mi
Kilometers
158.68 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Beatrice
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatrice
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Plattsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beatrice
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Palmyra
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Beatrice
49.3 mi
00h 57m
To Plattsmouth
49.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and Plattsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Plattsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto North 6th Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 77

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77

  6. 6

    Continue on South 12th Street

    6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 77

    2702 ft · 33 sec · US Highway 77

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 2

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Highway 2

  10. 10

    Continue on Rokeby Road

    4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road

  11. 11

    Continue on F Road

    3 mi · 3 min · F Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2

  13. 13

    Continue on F Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    Continue on H Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 2

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2

  17. 17

    Continue on I Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 2

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 58th Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 58th Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto H Road

    2192 ft · 1 min · H Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 75

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 75

  22. 22

    Continue on North 58th Road

    21.1 mi · 24 min · North 58th Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Highway 34

    683 ft · 15 sec · Old Highway 34

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8th Avenue

    83 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto 8th Avenue

    3129 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chicago Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1188 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and Plattsmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 58th Road
21.7 mi · 22%
Highway 2
16.7 mi · 17%
Highway 77
16.3 mi · 17%
Nebraska Highway 2
8.5 mi · 9%
F Road
7.63 mi · 8%
South 12th Street
6.81 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North 58th Road

Continue on North 58th Road

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 57m from Beatrice
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beatrice and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plattsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Plattsmouth?

The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Beatrice and 49.3 miles from Plattsmouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beatrice and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plattsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmyra, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmyra.

RAIL

Lincoln

30 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

72 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 68.51 mi (110.25 km).

Beatrice

#1 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,264
Coordinates40.2680600, -96.7469700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Plattsmouth

#2 Plattsmouth

City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates41.0113900, -95.8822300
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Beatrice (-96.74697, 40.26806)
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beatrice and Plattsmouth. The current time is 02:59:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.