How far is Bellevue, NE from Syracuse, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Syracuse, NE is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.37 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.55 mi
58.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.55 mi
Kilometers
58.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.85 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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

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
Louisville
NE

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
24.2 mi
00h 32m
To Syracuse
24.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 370

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 50

    1510 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NE 50 South

    84 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 50

    9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 50

    16 mi · 19 min · Highway 50

  11. 11

    Continue on North 30th Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · North 30th Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Street

    2547 ft · 56 sec · Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2044 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 50
16 mi · 33%
Highway 370
10.6 mi · 22%
State Highway 50
9.72 mi · 20%
North 30th Road
8.27 mi · 17%
Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 3%
East Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 50

Continue on Highway 50

16 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisville
00h 32m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Louisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Bellevue and 24.2 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Louisville

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

34 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 36.55 mi (58.82 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Syracuse

City in Nebraska

Population1,949
Coordinates40.6572200, -96.1864000
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Syracuse (-96.1864, 40.65722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 Syracuse. The current time is 23:43:58.

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.