How far is Bellevue, NE from Wahoo, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Wahoo, NE is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Wahoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Wahoo.
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Start on Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
762 ft · 26 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
2507 ft · 50 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn slight left onto South Harvell Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · South Harvell Drive
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Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive
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Continue on Cornhusker Road
3155 ft · 1 min · Cornhusker Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 75 North
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road
2250 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 north: West Center Road west
2503 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Road
14.6 mi · 23 min · West Center Road
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Continue on County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77
99 m · 4 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Continue on East 12th Street
2089 ft · 47 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Wahoo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Center Road
Turn straight onto West Center Road
14.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Wahoo?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Bellevue and 22.8 miles from Wahoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhorn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Wahoo. Straight-line distance: 38.29 mi (61.62 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
| Population | 53,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.1366700, -95.8908400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wahoo
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,603 |
| Coordinates | 41.2113900, -96.6203000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wahoo (-96.6203, 41.21139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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