How far is Bellevue, NE from Sutherland, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Sutherland, NE is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.1 mi
05h 13m
Flight
272.36 mi
438.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.36 mi
Kilometers
438.32 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.1 mi
Kilometers
479.74 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutherland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Sutherland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:34 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
Wood River
NE

City in Nebraska

From Bellevue
148.8 mi
02h 36m
To Sutherland
149.4 mi
02h 36m

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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    280.4 mi · 4 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 25: Sutherland, Wallace

    1432 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
281 mi · 94%
Highway 370
12.1 mi · 4%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi
Galvin Road South
0.38 mi
NE 25
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

280 mi · 04h 45m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
272.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wood River
02h 36m from Bellevue
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sutherland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Bellevue and 149.4 miles from Sutherland.

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

The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sutherland.

Stop Ideas Near Wood River

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

32 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

78 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Sutherland. Straight-line distance: 272.36 mi (438.32 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Sutherland

Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland

Population1,315
Coordinates41.1569400, -101.1262700
Altitude902
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Sutherland (-101.12627, 41.15694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.82 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
21.04 gal · 79.64 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.74 $89.48
Premium $4.65 $48.96 $97.92
Diesel $5.30 $55.80 $111.60

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 Sutherland. The current time is 01:14:25.

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.