How far is Beatrice, NE from Seward, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Seward, NE is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and Seward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Seward.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto West Line Road
2852 ft · 57 sec · West Line Road
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Continue on Highway 76E
2049 ft · 43 sec · Highway 76E
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Turn right onto Highway 6
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 294th Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · 294th Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2186 ft · 29 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on Pioneers Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Pioneers Road
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Turn left onto 280th Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · 280th Road
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Continue on South Highway 15
1.4 km · 2 min · South Highway 15
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Continue on South 6th Street
2210 ft · 48 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
99 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and Seward.
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 103
Turn right onto Highway 103
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beatrice and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Seward?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Crete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Beatrice and 30.1 miles from Seward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beatrice and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seward.
Stop Ideas Near Crete
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 Crete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Seward. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.9069500, -97.0989200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seward (-97.09892, 40.90695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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