How far is Bellevue, NE from Geneva, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Geneva, NE is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
121.88 mi
02h 19m
Flight
98.59 mi
158.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.59 mi
Kilometers
158.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.88 mi
Kilometers
196.15 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Mon, Apr 13, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Mon, Apr 13, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-13T03:56
Arrive Geneva
Mon, Apr 13, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Pleasant Dale
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Bellevue
60.8 mi
01h 09m
To Geneva
61 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln

    2360 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva

    1694 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    20 mi · 22 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto R Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · R Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 13th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
85.7 mi · 70%
South Lincoln Avenue
20 mi · 16%
Highway 370
12.1 mi · 10%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 1%
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
North 13th Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 30m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
98.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Dale
01h 09m from Bellevue
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Bellevue and 61 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

98 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 98.59 mi (158.66 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Geneva

City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,103
Coordinates40.5269500, -97.5958800
Altitude501
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Geneva (-97.59588, 40.52695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.28 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.43
8.6 gal · 32.56 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.22 $32.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.65 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $5.30 $22.81 $45.61

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Geneva. The current time is 03:56:12.

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.