How far is Bellevue, NE from Superior, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Superior, NE is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.22 mi
03h 26m
Flight
137.91 mi
221.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.91 mi
Kilometers
221.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.22 mi
Kilometers
294.86 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Superior
Tue, May 26, 3:29 PM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Tue, May 26, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-26T12:02
Arrive Superior
Tue, May 26, 3:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waco
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
91.5 mi
01h 43m
To Superior
91.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln

    2360 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva

    1694 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 8

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Highway 8

  12. 12

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Commercial Avenue

    730 ft · 32 sec · North Commercial Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
85.7 mi · 47%
South Lincoln Avenue
58.1 mi · 32%
Highway 8
22.9 mi · 13%
Highway 370
12.1 mi · 7%
East 3rd Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waco
01h 43m from Bellevue
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Superior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Bellevue and 91.7 miles from Superior.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Superior.

Stop Ideas Near Waco

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

64 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

85 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Superior. Straight-line distance: 137.91 mi (221.95 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Superior

City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0208500, -98.0700400
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Superior (-98.07004, 40.02085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Superior. The current time is 12:02:38.

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.