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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.8 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.67 mi
13.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.67 mi
Kilometers
13.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Wed, May 13, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-13T17:46
Arrive Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Murray
NE

Village in Case County, Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
9.4 mi
00h 12m
To Plattsmouth
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

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.

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR L35: Plattsmouth, Pacific Junction

    1619 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lambert Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Lambert Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Plattsmouth Bridge

    1420 ft · 1 min · Plattsmouth Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Livingston Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Livingston Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South 3rd Street

    755 ft · 17 sec · South 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bunge Avenue
13 mi · 69%
Lambert Avenue
2.96 mi · 16%
Livingston Road
1.22 mi · 6%
East Mission Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
CR L35
0.31 mi · 2%
Plattsmouth Bridge
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murray
00h 12m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

37 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.95 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Plattsmouth

City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates41.0113900, -95.8822300
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Plattsmouth. The current time is 17:46:04.

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.