How far is Bellevue, NE from Wakefield, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Wakefield, NE is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Wakefield.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
2169 ft · 28 sec · Highway 275
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Turn right onto Highway 9
16.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 9
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Continue on 4th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 9
864 ft · 22 sec · Highway 9
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Turn left onto Highway 16
15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 16
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2554 ft · 50 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
779 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Wakefield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 275
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Hooper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Bellevue and 59.2 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wakefield.
Stop Ideas Near Hooper
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 Hooper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 92.99 mi (149.66 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 Wakefield
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.2691700, -96.8650400 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-96.86504, 42.26917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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