How far is Bellevue, NE from Arlington, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Arlington, NE is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.52 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.36 mi
52.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.36 mi
Kilometers
52.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.52 mi
Kilometers
73.25 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bennington
NE

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Arlington
22.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 26 sec · East Mission Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    2507 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Harvell Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Cornhusker Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 75 North

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 133

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 133

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road P30

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road P30

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30

    8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 30

  22. 22

    Continue on West Elkhorn Drive

    1177 ft · 27 sec · West Elkhorn Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Eagle Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Eagle Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Eagle Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Arlington.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 30
8.58 mi · 19%
State Highway 133
7.81 mi · 17%
I 680 North
7.08 mi · 16%
I 80 west
6.87 mi · 15%
Kennedy Freeway
4.6 mi · 10%
Highway 133
3.61 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 30

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 30

8.58 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennington
00h 28m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Arlington?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bellevue and 22.7 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Bennington

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

23 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

77 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 32.36 mi (52.08 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.4525000, -96.3511300
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Arlington (-96.35113, 41.4525)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Arlington. The current time is 08:47:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.