How far is Bellevue, NE from Chalco, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Chalco, NE is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.52 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.52 mi
Kilometers
26.58 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chalco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Chalco
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Papillion
NE

City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Chalco
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Mission Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    126 m · 10 sec · Galvin Road South

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Galvin Road South

    1573 ft · 45 sec · Galvin Road South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 370

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 370

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 50

    1510 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 50 North

    100 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 50

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Continue on South 144th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 144th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 50

    1280 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chandler Road

    3129 ft · 2 min · Chandler Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 370
10.6 mi · 64%
South 144th Street
1.52 mi · 9%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 50
0.89 mi · 5%
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 5%
Chandler Road
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 370

Continue on Highway 370

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Papillion
00h 13m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Chalco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Papillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Bellevue and 8.3 miles from Chalco.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Papillion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Papillion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Papillion.

RAIL

Omaha

14 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

68 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Chalco. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.35 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Chalco

In Nebraska, USA

Population10,994
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.1503000
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)
End: (-96.150143, 41.183857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.21 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.42 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Chalco. The current time is 17:03:19.

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.