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

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Falls City, NE is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
90.81 mi
01h 53m
Flight
75.86 mi
122.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.86 mi
Kilometers
122.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.81 mi
Kilometers
146.14 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls City
Sat, Apr 11, 8:22 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 11, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-11T06:29
Arrive Falls City
Sat, Apr 11, 8:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Peru
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
45.4 mi
00h 56m
To Falls City
45.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Falls 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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson

    948 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67

  12. 12

    Continue on 1st Street

    2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67

  14. 14

    Continue on 648 Avenue

    8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 712 Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 651 Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Harlan Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 16th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bunge Avenue
53.7 mi · 59%
Highway 67
8.67 mi · 10%
648 Avenue
8.03 mi · 9%
651 Boulevard
4.37 mi · 5%
712 Road
3.52 mi · 4%
Harlan Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bunge Avenue

Merge slight left

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
00h 56m from Bellevue
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellevue and Showers And Thunderstorms near Falls City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Bellevue and 45.4 miles from Falls City.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellevue and Showers And Thunderstorms near Falls City.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

88 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

91 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 75.86 mi (122.09 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Falls City

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

Population4,117
Coordinates40.0608400, -95.6019300
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Falls City. The current time is 06:29:10.

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.