How far is Bellevue, NE from Plattsmouth, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Plattsmouth, NE is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Case County, Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Plattsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Plattsmouth.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Mission Avenue
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Continue on Bellevue Bridge
1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellevue Bridge
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Continue on Bunge Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR L35: Plattsmouth, Pacific Junction
1619 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Lambert Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Lambert Avenue
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Continue on Plattsmouth Bridge
1420 ft · 1 min · Plattsmouth Bridge
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Continue on Livingston Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Livingston Road
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Turn slight right onto South 3rd Street
755 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
56 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Plattsmouth.
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.
Bunge Avenue
Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Plattsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Plattsmouth?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bellevue and 9.4 miles from Plattsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Plattsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Murray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murray.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
| Population | 53,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.1366700, -95.8908400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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