How far is Bellevue, NE from Bridgeport, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Bridgeport, NE is about 416.1 miles (669.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.2 miles (603.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Bridgeport.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Mission Avenue
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Turn right onto Galvin Road South
126 m · 10 sec · Galvin Road South
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Keep slight left to continue on Galvin Road South
1573 ft · 45 sec · Galvin Road South
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Turn left onto Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive
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Continue on Highway 370
12.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln
2360 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
311.7 mi · 5 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
45.7 mi · 55 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
37 m · 5 sec · East 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Bridgeport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
312 mi · 05h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 416.1 miles (669.7 km) and usually takes 07h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Overton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.7 miles from Bellevue and 208.5 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.2 miles (603.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.40 one way or $110.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bellevue and Bridgeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Overton
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 Overton.
Holdrege
Hastings
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 375.25 mi (603.91 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 Bridgeport
City in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,465 |
| Coordinates | 41.6652500, -103.0991000 |
| Altitude | 1117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-103.0991, 41.66525)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 670 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $55.40 | $110.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.48 | $124.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.37 | $136.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.92 | $155.83 |
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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