How far is Bellevue, NE from Dakota City, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Dakota City, NE is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.64 mi
02h 06m
Flight
92.45 mi
148.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.64 mi
Kilometers
178.05 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dakota City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Dakota City
Thu, Apr 16, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Arizona
NE

Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.

From Bellevue
55.3 mi
01h 03m
To Dakota City
55.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Dakota City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Mission Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Bellevue Bridge

    1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellevue Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Bunge Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 129 West, US 20 West, US 75 South: South Sioux City

    1716 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: South Sioux City, Dakota City

    1894 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Dakota Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on IBP Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · IBP Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North 14th Street

    2790 ft · 56 sec · North 14th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    143 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Street

    45 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
93.2 mi · 84%
Bunge Avenue
11.7 mi · 11%
I 129 West
1.95 mi · 2%
Dakota Avenue
1.3 mi · 1%
IBP Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
East Mission Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

93.2 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona
01h 03m from Bellevue
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Dakota City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Dakota City?

The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Bellevue and 55.3 miles from Dakota City.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Dakota City.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arizona, 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 Arizona.

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 92.45 mi (148.78 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Dakota City

#2 Dakota City

Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.

Population1,859
Coordinates42.4155500, -96.4183600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.65 $18.15 $36.30
Diesel $5.30 $20.69 $41.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Dakota City. The current time is 08:47:40.

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.