How far is Bellevue, NE from Ashland, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Ashland, NE is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.56 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.76 mi
41.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.97 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 10:09 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 Ashland
Thu, Apr 16, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Chalco
NE

In Nebraska, USA

From Bellevue
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To Ashland
14.3 mi
00h 20m

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 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Mission Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    126 m · 10 sec · Galvin Road South

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Galvin Road South

    1573 ft · 45 sec · Galvin Road South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 370

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln

    2360 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville

    1709 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Highway 31

    1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 6

    7 mi · 9 min · Highway 6

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    3053 ft · 2 min · Silver Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 14th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 370
12.1 mi · 42%
Highway 6
6.97 mi · 24%
I 80 West
5.83 mi · 20%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 5%
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Silver Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 370

Continue on Highway 370

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalco
00h 20m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Bellevue and 14.3 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chalco

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

20 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.46 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,724
Coordinates41.0391600, -96.3683500
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Ashland (-96.36835, 41.03916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 Ashland. The current time is 08:47:43.

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.