How far is Bellevue, NE from Atkinson, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Atkinson, NE is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.42 mi
04h 20m
Flight
185.85 mi
299.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.85 mi
Kilometers
299.09 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.42 mi
Kilometers
348.29 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Atkinson
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pilger
NE

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

From Bellevue
108.1 mi
02h 10m
To Atkinson
108.4 mi
02h 10m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  25. 25

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  27. 27

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  29. 29

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  30. 30

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  32. 32

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  36. 36

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 275

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275

  38. 38

    Continue on L Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · L Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  41. 41

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  43. 43

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  45. 45

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  46. 46

    Continue on East Douglas Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Highway 20

    17.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 20

  48. 48

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1980 ft · 56 sec · East Pearl Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    705 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
118 mi · 54%
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 14%
Highway 20
17.4 mi · 8%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 6%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 3%
I 80 west
6.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilger
02h 10m from Bellevue
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Atkinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pilger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Bellevue and 108.4 miles from Atkinson.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 185.85 mi (299.09 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Atkinson

Town in Nebraska, United States

Population1,221
Coordinates42.5313900, -98.9781500
Altitude642
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Atkinson (-98.97815, 42.53139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.91 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.82 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

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 Atkinson. The current time is 08:54:00.

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.