How far is Bellevue, NE from Grant, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Grant, NE is about 346.1 miles (557 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
346.12 mi
06h 04m
Flight
304.91 mi
490.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.91 mi
Kilometers
490.7 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.12 mi
Kilometers
557.03 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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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 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM MDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 12:35 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Newark
NE

City in United States of America

From Bellevue
172.7 mi
03h 02m
To Grant
173.4 mi
03h 02m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    311.7 mi · 5 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

    1578 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Highway 26/61

    1125 ft · 25 sec · South Highway 26/61

  11. 11

    Continue on South Highway 61

    17.8 mi · 21 min · South Highway 61

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
312 mi · 90%
South Highway 61
17.8 mi · 5%
Highway 370
12.1 mi · 3%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
Central Avenue
1.05 mi
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

312 mi · 05h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
304.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
03h 02m from Bellevue
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 346.1 miles (557 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.7 miles from Bellevue and 173.4 miles from Grant.

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

The direct path is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bellevue and Grant, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

41 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

49 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Grant. Straight-line distance: 304.91 mi (490.7 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grant

Town in Nebraska, United States

Population1,104
Coordinates40.8419400, -101.7251700
Altitude1040
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Grant (-101.72517, 40.84194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.21 gal
46.23 L · about $46.04
Round trip
$92.09
24.42 gal · 92.46 L
Estimated CO2
108.5 kg one way
Round trip: 217 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.04 $92.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.93 $103.86
Premium $4.65 $56.83 $113.65
Diesel $5.30 $64.76 $129.52

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bellevue, NE and Grant, NE. The current time in Bellevue is 23:43:59, although it is 22:43:59 in Grant.

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.