How far is Beatrice, NE from Waverly, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to Waverly, NE is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and Waverly.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rokeby Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Bennett, Waverly, South 162nd Street, South 148th Street, NE 43
1365 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South 158th Street
1583 ft · 34 sec · South 158th Street
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Continue on Hooper Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hooper Road
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Continue on South 148th Street
13.4 mi · 19 min · South 148th Street
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Turn left onto Heywood Street
2469 ft · 51 sec · Heywood Street
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Turn right onto North 141st Street
994 ft · 29 sec · North 141st Street
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Turn right onto Kenilworth Street
110 m · 16 sec · Kenilworth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenilworth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and Waverly.
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.
Highway 77
Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Beatrice and Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to Waverly?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Roca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Beatrice and 28.3 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beatrice and Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Roca
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 Roca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 46.32 mi (74.54 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waverly
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 4,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.9175000, -96.5283400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-96.52834, 40.9175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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