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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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 01h 55m.
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Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North 6th Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
2702 ft · 33 sec · US Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
8.5 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
10.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto North 58th Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North 58th Road
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Turn right onto H Road
2192 ft · 1 min · H Road
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Turn left onto Highway 75
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 75
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Continue on North 58th Road
21.1 mi · 24 min · North 58th Road
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Turn right onto Old Highway 34
683 ft · 15 sec · Old Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8th Avenue
83 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 8th Avenue
3129 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Chicago Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1188 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 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 Plattsmouth.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 68.51 mi (110.25 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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