How far is Bellevue, NE from Chadron, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Chadron, NE is about 446 miles (717.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Holt County, Nebraska
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Chadron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Chadron.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275
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Continue on L Street
1.1 km · 2 min · L Street
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Continue on East 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on East Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on South Hyde Street
2765 ft · 59 sec · South Hyde Street
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Continue on East 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on East 4th Street
43.1 mi · 51 min · East 4th Street
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Continue straight
109.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Continue on US Highway 20
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
19.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 20
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Turn right
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 Chadron.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 4th Street
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110 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Chance Rain Showers near Chadron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Chadron?
The road trip is about 446 miles (717.7 km) and usually takes 08h 54m 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?
Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 222.6 miles from Bellevue and 223.4 miles from Chadron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 $59.36 one way or $118.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bellevue and Chadron, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Chance Rain Showers near Chadron.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Chadron. Straight-line distance: 383.26 mi (616.79 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 Chadron
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.8294200, -102.9999100 |
| Altitude | 1030 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chadron (-102.99991, 42.82942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 718 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
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 | $59.36 | $118.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.94 | $133.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $73.25 | $146.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $83.48 | $166.97 |
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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