How far is Bellevue, NE from Cambridge, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Cambridge, NE is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Cambridge.
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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
165.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1748 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
8 mi · 10 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nasby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Cambridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
166 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Bellevue and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Bellevue and 128.4 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.24 one way or $74.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Bellevue and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Giltner
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 Giltner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 231.52 mi (372.6 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 Cambridge
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819500, -100.1656900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-100.16569, 40.28195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.12 | $37.24 | $74.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $39.68 | $79.35 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $55.01 | $110.03 |
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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