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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.64 mi
02h 33m
Flight
108.75 mi
175.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.75 mi
Kilometers
175.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.64 mi
Kilometers
203.81 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Return by in Beatrice
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beatrice
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Valparaiso
NE

Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Beatrice
63.4 mi
01h 16m
To West Point
63.3 mi
01h 16m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 29 mph SW

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.

  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

    5 mi · 5 min · South 12th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete

    1932 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Roca Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Roca Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 14th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest 12th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Denton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Denton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 77

    1.1 km · 52 sec · US Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on Homestead Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha, Lincoln Airport

    2879 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West

    1365 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    536 ft · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West US Highway 34

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Nebraska Highway 79

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 28

    1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28

  24. 24

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 28

    8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road K

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road K

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto County Road X

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto County Road 25

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight left

    54 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 30

    1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79

  37. 37

    Continue on Range Line Street

    2525 ft · 35 sec · Range Line Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    2369 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Highway 275

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 275

  41. 41

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    111 m · 21 sec · East Bridge Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Colfax Street

    49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street

  44. 44

    Turn right

    68 m · 10 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 79
17.8 mi · 14%
Highway 77
16.3 mi · 13%
County Road 27
13 mi · 10%
County Road 28
9.2 mi · 7%
Highway 275
8.67 mi · 7%
Northwest 56th Street
6.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valparaiso
01h 16m from Beatrice
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beatrice and Chance Rain Showers 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 $16.86 one way or $33.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beatrice and Chance Rain Showers near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso.

RAIL

Lincoln

31 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

78 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beatrice and West Point. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 km).

Beatrice

#1 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,264
Coordinates40.2680600, -96.7469700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

City in Nebraska, USA

Population3,237
Coordinates41.8416700, -96.7086400
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Beatrice (-96.74697, 40.26806)
End: West Point (-96.70864, 41.84167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $16.86
Round trip
$33.71
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.86 $33.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.01 $38.02
Premium $4.65 $20.80 $41.61
Diesel $5.30 $23.71 $47.42

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 West Point. The current time is 10:35:50.

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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.