How far is Bellevue, NE from Tecumseh, NE?

The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Tecumseh, NE is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
68.84 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.55 mi
89.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.55 mi
Kilometers
89.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.79 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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

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
Weeping Water
NE

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

From Bellevue
34.4 mi
00h 45m
To Tecumseh
34.4 mi
00h 45m

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
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 1 min · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South 30th Road

    9 mi · 10 min · South 30th Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 50

    10 mi · 12 min · Highway 50

  15. 15

    Continue on North 13th Street

    661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North 12th Street

    3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Clay Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 50
26 mi · 38%
Highway 370
10.6 mi · 15%
State Highway 50
9.72 mi · 14%
South 30th Road
8.96 mi · 13%
North 30th Road
8.27 mi · 12%
Harlan Drive
1.3 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weeping Water
00h 45m from Bellevue
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Weeping Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Bellevue and 34.4 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near Weeping Water

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

46 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 55.55 mi (89.4 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

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

#2 Tecumseh

City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska

Population1,578
Coordinates40.3666700, -96.1961200
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-95.89084, 41.13667)
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 Tecumseh. The current time is 02:17:56.

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.