How far is Bellevue, NE from Saint Paul, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Saint Paul, NE is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
144.13 mi
03h 00m
Flight
133.62 mi
215.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.62 mi
Kilometers
215.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.13 mi
Kilometers
231.96 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, May 31, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-31T08:12
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 11:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

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
Garrison
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Bellevue
71.9 mi
01h 30m
To Saint Paul
72.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 26 sec · East Mission Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    2507 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Harvell Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Cornhusker Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 75 North

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road

    2250 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 north: West Center Road west

    2503 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Center Road

    14.6 mi · 23 min · West Center Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  19. 19

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  22. 22

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Highway 281

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2323 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    150 m · 22 sec · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
32.8 mi · 23%
West Center Road
15.2 mi · 11%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 10%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 9%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 9%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Turn straight onto Highway 92

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrison
01h 30m from Bellevue
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellevue and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Bellevue and 72.2 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellevue and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Garrison

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

104 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 133.62 mi (215.04 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

City in Nebraska

Population2,334
Coordinates41.2147300, -98.4581200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Saint Paul (-98.45812, 41.21473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.25 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.39
10.18 gal · 38.5 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.19 $38.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.65 $43.30
Premium $4.65 $23.69 $47.38
Diesel $5.30 $27.00 $53.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Saint Paul. The current time is 08:12:41.

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.