How far is Bellevue, NE from Louisville, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Louisville, NE is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
24.78 mi
00h 36m
Flight
17.09 mi
27.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.78 mi
Kilometers
39.88 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-18T22:50
Arrive Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Chalco
NE

In Nebraska, USA

From Bellevue
12.4 mi
00h 18m
To Louisville
12.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on NE 50 South

    84 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 50

    9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 50

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 50

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 66

  12. 12

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1549 ft · 36 sec · West 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 370
10.6 mi · 43%
State Highway 50
9.72 mi · 39%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 5%
Highway 50
1.21 mi · 5%
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Galvin Road South
0.38 mi · 2%
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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalco
00h 18m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Bellevue and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bellevue and 12.4 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Bellevue and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Chalco

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

20 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.5 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Louisville

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates40.9977800, -96.1622400
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Louisville (-96.16224, 40.99778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Louisville. The current time is 22:50:17.

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.