How far is Bellevue, NE from Macy, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Macy, NE is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
89.78 mi
01h 45m
Flight
71.62 mi
115.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.62 mi
Kilometers
115.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.78 mi
Kilometers
144.49 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T01:43
Arrive Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Blair
NE

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
44.9 mi
00h 52m
To Macy
44.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 28 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 175: Onaea, Decatur Nebraska

    1891 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 175

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 175

  10. 10

    Continue on 7th Street

    2909 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    2270 ft · 38 sec · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Yellow Smoke Road

    2597 ft · 1 min · Yellow Smoke Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    553 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Skunk Hollow Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
60.6 mi · 68%
Bunge Avenue
11.7 mi · 13%
Highway 75
8.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 175
6.27 mi · 7%
East Mission Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
7th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City

60.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blair
00h 52m from Bellevue
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Blair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Bellevue and 44.9 miles from Macy.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Chance Rain Showers near Macy.

Stop Ideas Near Blair

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

37 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Macy. Straight-line distance: 71.62 mi (115.26 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Macy

Place in Nebraska

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1130500, -96.3564200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Macy (-96.35642, 42.11305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Macy. The current time is 01:43:41.

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.