How far is Bellevue, NE from Bennington, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Bennington, NE is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Bennington.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
762 ft · 26 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
2507 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto South Harvell Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · South Harvell Drive
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Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive
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Continue on Cornhusker Road
3155 ft · 1 min · Cornhusker Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 75 North
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1 km · 51 sec · State Highway 133
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Turn left onto Bennington Road
2119 ft · 35 sec · Bennington Road
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Turn straight onto Highway 36
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 36
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Turn left onto North 156th Street
2782 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Bennington.
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.
I 680 North
Merge slight right
6.28 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Bennington?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 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?
Ralston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Bellevue and 14.9 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Ralston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ralston.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 20.99 mi (33.78 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
| Population | 53,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.1366700, -95.8908400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647200, -96.1578000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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