How far is Beatrice, NE from West Point, NE?
The driving distance from Beatrice, NE to West Point, NE is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 02h 33m.
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.
Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beatrice and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beatrice and West Point.
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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
5 mi · 5 min · South 12th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
1932 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Roca Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Roca Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 14th Street
3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street
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Continue on Southwest 12th Street
3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 12th Street
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Turn right onto West Denton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Denton Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 77
1.1 km · 52 sec · US Highway 77
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport
2879 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West
1365 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
536 ft · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on County Road 28
8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28
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Turn right onto County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto County Road 27
13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27
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Turn straight onto County Road X
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X
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Turn straight onto County Road 25
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25
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Continue on Highway 79
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 30
1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Range Line Street
2525 ft · 35 sec · Range Line Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2369 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 275
8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto East Bridge Street
111 m · 21 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North Colfax Street
49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street
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Turn right
68 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beatrice and West Point.
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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beatrice and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beatrice to West Point?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Beatrice and 63.3 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beatrice and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
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 West Point. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 km).
#1 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Point
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 41.8416700, -96.7086400 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-96.70864, 41.84167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $4.19 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
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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